Residential appraisals in Long Beach

An independent number, for a reason you choose

Selling without an agent, dropping mortgage insurance, gifting a house to a family member, funding a trust, or asking the county to look again at a value: each starts with an independent opinion of value. Call, tell us the address and what the number is for, and we will talk through the rest.

Is this the same as the county’s value?

No. The Los Angeles County Assessor sets an assessed value for property tax. Under California’s Proposition 13 it generally rises by a limited amount each year from the last purchase or transfer, not with the market (LA County Assessor). An appraisal is an independent opinion of market value for a purpose and a date you choose. The two can be far apart, especially for a home held a long time.

Long Beach homes we see

Craftsman and Spanish-style houses in older neighborhoods, post-war ranch homes, condominiums downtown and along the shoreline, duplexes and small multi-unit properties, and houses with a back house or converted garage. Condominiums and townhomes bring their own questions about HOA rules and fees. Tell us what you have.

Timing and fee

It depends on the home, the access, and the purpose. We give you a written scope and fee before work begins, and we will tell you honestly if what you need is a different kind of report.