Real Estate Appraisal Services
Independent, USPAP-compliant valuations across Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity Counties
Scope of Services
We provide independent, USPAP-compliant valuation services throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity Counties. Assignments include residential, land, multifamily, commercial, industrial, and agricultural properties.
Deliverables typically include a written appraisal report with supporting exhibits, a statement of assumptions and limiting conditions, and methods appropriate to the property and intended use.
What We Appraise
Appraisal Purposes
We prepare valuations for a wide range of residential and commercial needs.
Financing
Appraisals for lending or private financing, consistent with the client's scope and reporting requirements.
Estate & Trust
Date-specific valuations for probate, trust administration, and estate planning.
Tax Assessment Appeal
Valuations for property tax assessment review or appeal, with effective dates as of lien date.
Dispute & Litigation
Valuation services for legal matters with scope and reporting defined in consultation with counsel.
Dissolution
Valuations for marital or partnership dissolution with clearly stated assumptions.
Personal Financial Planning
Non-lending valuations for planning, purchase/sale analysis, or decision support.
Service Area & Local Coverage
We appraise properties across Northern California's Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity Counties.
What to Expect
Engagement & Scope
Confirm intended use, client, property interest, effective date, and report format.
Data Collection
Site visit/inspection as applicable; gather documents (plats, prior reports, leases, rent rolls, plans, permits).
Market Research
Verify comparable sales/rentals, land data, and relevant market indicators.
Analysis
Develop applicable approaches to value with clearly disclosed assumptions when required.
Reporting
Provide a written report with supporting exhibits and conclusions consistent with scope.
Follow-Up
Address reasonable clarification requests related to the delivered report.
Typical timelines are quoted at engagement based on property type, data availability, and scope.
Compliance & Credentials
- State-certified appraisers; reports prepared in compliance with USPAP.
- Experienced with residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and land assignments across all three counties.
- Engagement letters specify the client, intended use, effective date, and reporting format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you perform appraisals for both lending and non‑lending purposes?
Yes. Scope and reporting format are set at engagement to match the intended use.
What approaches to value do you develop?
Approaches are developed when applicable and supported by data. This may include sales comparison, cost, and/or income capitalization.
How are delivery timelines determined?
Report delivery is based on current workload and complexity. Timelines are discussed at engagement.
Do you appraise rural and coastal properties?
Yes. Assignments include inland and coastal areas within Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity Counties.
Can you provide retrospective effective dates?
Yes, for uses such as estate and tax assignments when specified.
Do you provide expert testimony?
Testimony can be provided when included in the scope of work.
What information is helpful to start an assignment?
A property address/APN, contact for access, known site or building plans, prior reports or leases (if any), and the intended use/effective date.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us to discuss your appraisal needs and get a quote for your specific property.