Affordable Appraisal Service of Southern California

Linda Christian
State Certified Residential Appraiser

FHA Approved

Jerome Lieb, ASA
State Certified General Appraiser

Member: American Society of Appraisers
FHA Approved

Fax: 951-572-3348

Email: appraisaloffice2000@yahoo.com

We also do appraisals for Reverse Mortgages

as well as Liquidation Values and Foreclosures.

Residential Coverage Area

Riverside County and

Southern San Bernardino County

Commercial Appraisals

Please visit our Commercial website

for areas served - by clicking here.

Value Checks

We receive many calls for comp checks aka value checks. We understand that occasionally there is a need to have a "ball-park" idea of what a house might be worth. The following links are provided as a courtesy, but please understand that because these are fully computerized systems they do not take the place of an actual appraisal - which involves a qualified appraiser physically inspecting your property.

Yahoo! Real Estate Home Values

Bank of America Free AVM

"Values" obtained through these computer-generated systems are generally given as a range rather than a specific number. The major flaw with these systems is that a computer cannot determine the condition of your property, if it has a view, if it is on a golf-course or lake, if it is in a flood zone, etc. Every property is unique. Because of this, we do not endorse computer-generated "values", nor can we be responsible for problems you encounter due to your reliance on them. State law and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice prohibit appraisers from making a value judgement without performing an appraisal.

We appraise the following property types...

Newer and older homes and condos as well as custom and luxury homes and proposed homes, if plans are available. For estate tax purposes, we can provide "Retrospective Values" going back months or many years.

Manufactured Homes on Permanent Foundations. Manufactured homes that are not on permanent foundations are usually classified as "personal" rather than "real" property.

Vacant Land: Lots or acreage - in the city, rural, or in the mountains. We can usually locate even the most remote property using parcel maps, aerial photographs and GPS.

Tract homes, custom homes, condominiums, new and proposed construction.

Industrial Buildings: Single or multi tenant, warehouses, factories, industrial condominiums.

Office Buildings: Single or multi-tenant, single or multi storied, medical buildings and office condominiums.

Retail Buildings: Free-standing buildings,small neighborhood centers, larger community centers.

Apartment Buildings: From duplexes and triplexes to large apartment complexes.

Special Purpose Buildings: Properties with limited, highly specialized uses.

For the following purposes...

Selling: Avoid selling your property below its market value by having it professionally appraised before placing it on the market. Properties are frequently undersold by owners who are not aware of current market conditions. An appraisal will also help you avoid overpricing your property. A grossly overpriced property may actually discourage offers.

Buying: To help avoid overpaying, many buyers request an appraisal prior to making an offer to purchase.

Reverse Mortgages: This is a relatively new concept that is gaining in popularity and acceptance. Your lender will require an FHA approved appraiser for this type of program. (We are FHA approved).

Divorces and Partnership Dissolution: We do not take sides in these situations, nor area we influenced by either party. Our goal is to provide an appraised value that reflects a reliable and current market value of your property.
Foreclosure: For lenders and others who need to know the most likely selling price that can be attained in a shorter-than-normal marketing time frame.

Basis for Tax Accounting: When your CPA requires a property basis for tax purposes, we can provide an appraisal for that use.

IRS Purposes: Examples include: Establishing the basis for inheritance, divorce, or partnership dissolution; establishing fair market value for gifting or donating. For donating, IRS form 8283 must be completed. If we do your appraisal, we will provide the form. It can also be downloaded at the following IRS site: http://www.irs.ustreas.gov

PMI Removal: A certified appraisal is needed for persons applying to their lender to have their Private Mortgage Insurance removed from their monthly house payment. Click on "PMI Removal" at the left, for detailed information.

Financing: Conventional bank or S & L financing, seller financing, private party financing.