SAN GABRIEL VALLEY & INLAND EMPIREBASED IN CLAREMONT
13+ years of experience3,000+ appraisals completedSteven personally inspects & signsCA License AR3002798
YOUR APPRAISER
Meet Steven Wood.
CALIFORNIA CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL APPRAISER · AR3002798
A California Certified Residential Appraiser (License No. AR3002798) with more than 13 years of experience and over 3,000 appraisals completed, Steven is trusted by top-performing local agents and major lenders and recognized in premium tiers of lender appraisal panels.
Steven is supported by a dedicated research assistant, so every assignment receives thorough market research, while Steven personally inspects each property and signs every report. His background in real estate and property management brings practical perspective to homes, unusual properties, and residential income properties.
Independent residential appraisals for estate matters, trusts, buying, selling, and property ownership. Each assignment begins with understanding the question your appraisal needs to answer.
Most private single-family appraisals range from $495 to $1,000+, depending on complexity. We quote a firm fee before work begins. Rental surveys are also available.
Our appraisals are prepared in accordance with USPAP. Our fee never depends on the value we conclude or the outcome of any transaction.
Lenders & AMCs: FHA-approved. Serving Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Contact us for panel and engagement details.
PROPERTIES WE APPRAISE
Single-family homes · Condominiums & townhomes · PUDs · Luxury & custom homes · 2–4 unit properties
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
A straightforward process.
01
Tell us what you need.
Share the property location, purpose, and any deadline.
02
Confirm the details.
We agree on the scope, firm fee, timing, and inspection arrangements.
03
Receive your report.
A USPAP-compliant written appraisal, delivered as a PDF, with an opportunity to ask questions.
FROM A REDACTED REPORT
Market evidence, made visible.
Examples of market trends and statistical adjustment support from a historical residential appraisal. The analyses we use depend on the property and assignment.
EVIDENCE BEHIND THE VALUE
See the reasoning, not just the conclusion.
Market trends and comparable-property differences help explain how a value is reached. These redacted pages show examples from Steven’s work.
Historical examples only. The analysis and report format depend on the assignment.
View sample analysis +
Market trendsSales, listings, and price relationships over time.Property differencesStatistical support for selected physical features.Features & amenitiesEvidence supporting selected adjustments.
Identifying details have been removed. These pages illustrate a past assignment, not current market conditions or adjustments for another property. Select an image to view it at full size.
BEFORE WE BEGIN
A few good questions.
What to know before requesting an appraisal.
What does an appraisal cost?+
The fee depends on the property, location, complexity, intended use, and scope of work. Most private single-family appraisals range from $495 to $1,000+, depending on complexity; we quote a firm fee before work begins.
What do you receive?+
A USPAP-compliant written appraisal report, delivered as an electronic PDF. Additional printed copies are available for a fee.
One redacted page from a sample residential appraisal. Identifying details have been removed; the report format depends on the assignment. Select the image to view it at full size.Do you provide date-of-death or retrospective appraisals?+
Yes. These appraisals value a property as of a past date, commonly for trust administration and establishing stepped-up basis. We are not tax or legal advisors; please coordinate with your attorney or CPA.
What other private appraisals do you offer?+
We offer pre-listing, PMI removal, estate planning, divorce and marital dissolution, property tax review (Prop 8 decline-in-value), and rental surveys. Court testimony may be available on a limited, case-by-case basis.
Why not rely on an online estimate?+
Automated estimates cannot inspect a property's condition, quality, or unusual features. An appraisal examines the property and explains the evidence behind its conclusion.
How long does the process take?+
Timing depends on availability, access to the property, and the research required. Tell us about any deadline when you inquire so we can confirm whether the assignment fits your schedule.
What happens after I get in touch?+
We discuss the property and purpose, agree on scope and fee, and arrange an inspection if needed. Research and analysis follow, with a written appraisal report and an opportunity to ask questions about its findings.
What if my property is unusual?+
Describe what makes it different—such as custom construction, an unusual layout, additional structures, or a large site. We will review the details and available information before agreeing to the assignment.
How should I prepare?+
A list of improvements, available plans or permits, and relevant property records can be helpful. We will let you know what is useful for your particular assignment and what access is needed for an inspection.
REQUEST A QUOTE
A clear next step for your property.
Share the location, purpose, and timing. We’ll review your request and confirm a fee before any work begins.
