Appraisal Services & Fees
Starting prices for the residential products I prepare in San Marcos, with the exact fee confirmed in writing before any assignment is accepted.
Appraisal Pricing
The figures below are starting points for typical San Marcos properties. A home on steep hillside acreage, a multi-parcel estate, or a report needed on a compressed schedule may carry a different fee, and I will quote it individually. In every case I confirm the exact price with you before committing to the work.
| Service Type | Price | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Desktop | $299 | Records-based valuation with no property visit. MLS data, county records, and recent comparable sales analysis. |
| Desktop Appraisal | $449 | Enhanced records review, neighborhood analysis, and detailed comparable sales study. No property visit. |
| Drive-By Appraisal | $575 | Exterior-only inspection with photographs. Includes property condition notes and full market analysis. |
| Standard (Single Family) | $625 | Full interior and exterior inspection with detailed property photographs. Complete narrative appraisal report. |
| Desktop (2–4 Unit) | $550 | Multi-unit records-based valuation with separate unit analysis. No property visit. |
| Standard (2–4 Unit) | $725 | Multi-unit full interior and exterior inspection. Separate unit analysis and complete narrative report. |
What You Receive
A written, USPAP-compliant appraisal report supported by comparable sales, market analysis, and a defensible opinion of value that is prepared for your specific purpose, whether that is an estate, a court matter, or a private decision.
Turnaround Time
Most residential assignments in San Marcos are delivered within several business days of inspection and receipt of the information I need. If your matter is time-sensitive, tell me and I will let you know what is realistic.
Payment Options
I accept credit card, check, or electronic transfer. Payment is due on completion of the report.
Appraisal Services
Each card describes one report type and the situation it is typically ordered for.
Date of Death Appraisals
A retrospective appraisal establishing what a San Marcos home was worth on the date of death, prepared to the standard estates and the IRS require for a stepped-up basis.
Divorce Appraisals
An impartial valuation of the marital home in San Marcos, prepared for both spouses and their attorneys, with a reduced fee when the parties jointly retain me.
Estate & Trust Appraisals
Valuations of San Marcos property held in an estate or trust, prepared for trustees, executors, and their advisors to support settlement, distribution, and tax reporting.
Bankruptcy Appraisals
Fair market valuations of San Marcos real estate for bankruptcy filings, supplying debtors, attorneys, and trustees with the documented figure the schedules and the court require.
Expert Witness & Litigation Support
Litigation support and courtroom testimony from an appraiser with 20-plus years of experience, backing San Marcos valuations that must stand up under cross-examination.
Pre-Purchase Appraisals
An independent read on value before you commit to a San Marcos purchase, so you know what a home is really worth rather than relying on the asking price.
Pre-Sale Appraisals
Before you list a San Marcos home, an independent appraisal shows what the market supports, helping you set a price with evidence instead of guesswork.
Tax Appraisals
Independent valuations of San Marcos property for tax matters, from assessment appeals to gift and basis reporting, documented to the standard the authorities expect.
Family Transaction Appraisals
When property changes hands between family members in San Marcos, an independent appraisal sets a fair price and documents the transfer for the IRS and every relative involved.
Insurance Dispute Appraisals
When an insurer's figure does not match the loss, an independent appraisal documents the value of a San Marcos property or its damage to support your claim.
Bail Bond Appraisals
A prompt, independent appraisal documenting the equity in a San Marcos property pledged to secure a bail bond, prepared to the standard courts and bondsmen require.
Immigration Appraisals
An independent appraisal of a San Marcos property for immigration filings, documenting real estate assets to support an Affidavit of Support or a related petition.
Ready to request an appraisal?
Request an appraisal online or call directly at (858) 208-4521.