Single-family homes
Detached residences, from tract housing to custom builds and older properties needing a closer look.
Services
Appraisal services
Independent, well-supported residential appraisals for homeowners and private clients — handled personally, from inspection through the written report.
Property types
Residential property, evaluated carefully
Every assignment gets the same close attention, whether it's a straightforward tract home or a property that takes more work to support.
Condominiums & multi-unit
Condos, townhomes, and two-to-four unit residential properties, including owner-occupied duplexes.
Acreage & rural property
Homes on acreage and rural parcels where comparable sales take more work to find and support.
Written appraisal reports
Every assignment concludes in a complete, well-documented written report you can rely on for estate, legal, or financial purposes.
Why homeowners order an appraisal
An independent opinion of value, for real decisions
These are the situations that most often bring a homeowner to Valley-Wide Appraisal Services, rather than an AMC panel or a lender.
Estate settlement
Executors and heirs need a supportable opinion of value, often as of a specific date of death, to settle an estate or divide it fairly among beneficiaries.
Divorce & property division
A neutral, well-documented value for a jointly owned home gives both parties a fair starting point, independent of either side's real estate agent.
Pre-listing
Before you list, an independent appraisal gives you a realistic, well-supported number to anchor your asking price.
PMI removal
If your loan balance has dropped enough, a current appraisal can support a request to your lender to remove private mortgage insurance.
Private refinance or sale
For a private-party refinance, or a sale between family members or friends, an independent appraisal establishes a fair, defensible price.
Property tax appeal
If your assessed value looks too high, an independent appraisal gives your Proposition 8 appeal stronger, more credible evidence. Learn more →
How it works
From request to report
A straightforward process, start to finish, with the appraiser you're talking to doing the work.
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Request a quote
Share the property address, property type, and what the appraisal is for, and you'll get a quote and a realistic timeline.
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Inspection scheduled
The appointment is arranged directly with you, typically within a few days.
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Research and analysis
Comparable sales, market data, and the property's characteristics are researched and analyzed in detail.
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Written report delivered
You receive a complete, supportable written appraisal report.
Need a residential appraisal?
Tell us about the property and what the appraisal is for, and you'll get a quote and a realistic timeline — usually the same business day.