Real Estate Appraisal Services in Humboldt, Del Norte & Trinity Counties
Overview & Scope of Services
We provide independent, USPAP‑compliant valuation services throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity Counties in Northern California. Assignments include residential, land, multifamily, commercial, industrial, and agricultural properties. Our analyses are impartial and data‑driven, relying on market evidence and clearly stated assumptions.
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 (sales comparison, cost, and/or income approaches as applicable).
Property Types We Appraise
Appraisal Purposes (Use Cases)
Financing
Appraisals prepared 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. Retrospective effective dates can be developed when specified.
Tax Assessment Appeal
Valuations for property tax assessment review or appeal, with effective dates as of lien date or other requested dates.
Dispute & Litigation
Valuation services for legal matters. Engagements define scope, effective date, and reporting format in consultation with counsel.
Dissolution
Valuations for marital or partnership dissolution with clearly stated assumptions and effective dates.
Personal Financial Planning
Non‑lending valuations for planning, purchase/sale analysis, or decision support.
Pre‑Listing
Market value opinions to inform listing strategy. Analyses are supported by comparable data and market conditions relevant to the property.
Service Area & Local Coverage
We appraise properties across Northern California's Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity Counties. Representative communities are listed for search relevance; service is not limited to these areas.
Humboldt County
Del Norte County
Trinity County
Our Process (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. Apply extraordinary assumptions or hypothetical conditions only when required and clearly disclosed.
Reporting
Provide a written report with supporting exhibits and conclusions consistent with scope.
Follow‑Up
Address reasonable clarification requests related to the delivered report.
Timeline Note: Typical timelines are quoted at engagement based on property type, data availability, and scope.
Compliance & Credentials
- • State‑certified appraisers; reports prepared in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
- • Experienced with residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and land assignments across Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity Counties.
- • Engagement letters specify the client, intended use, effective date, extraordinary assumptions (if any), 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 they are applicable and supported by data for the subject property and assignment type. This may include sales comparison, cost, and/or income capitalization.
How are delivery timelines determined?
Report delivery is based on current workload and complexity. Many factors may impact delivery times, not all of which are in the appraiser's control. 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. Engagements for litigation typically include consultation with counsel to define requirements.
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 and requirements.