Service area

Real Estate Appraiser in Mission Hills, CA

Randy M. Sonns takes requests for a real estate appraisal for property in Mission Hills, California. Owners, buyers, executors, trustees, spouses and attorneys can ask for a written value of a home. Each report states its purpose and date and names the people who may rely on it.

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Local context

About property in Mission Hills

Mission Hills is a neighborhood within the City of Los Angeles, which is one of the 88 cities in Los Angeles County. City Planning places it in the Mission Hills - Panorama City - North Hills community plan area.

Mission Hills is covered by the Mission Hills-Panorama City-North Hills community plan, which City Planning says was last updated in 1995. The plan text, a dated description from an older adopted plan, places the area in the north central San Fernando Valley and describes much of the land as primarily low-density residential.

Appraisal services

Appraisal services for property in Mission Hills

Randy follows the five steps published on his residential appraisal page: a consultation, a property inspection, a market analysis, a written valuation report and electronic delivery. Fees and timing depend on the property and the purpose, so ask for them when you request a quote.

Official records

Records that help for a Mission Hills home

Because Mission Hills is part of the City of Los Angeles, building permit and inspection history comes from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. It offers a free online Permit and Inspection Report that shows permit and code-enforcement activity for a property, and a records search called PRISM. Start at the department's online building records page. The plan area's listed overlays are named for Panorama City and not Mission Hills, so check the exact address before assuming one applies.

A record of past work helps an appraiser understand additions and repairs. A missing record is not a valuation conclusion, and an appraisal is not a certificate that a building meets code.

In their words

What clients say

These are three client reviews of Randy M. Sonns, shown with their original dates. They come from different clients and are not specific to Mission Hills. You can read all client reviews on the home page.

  • "I found Randy online without a referral of any kind. After discussing my project here in Pacific Palisades on the phone with Randy, I knew right away that he was the right guy for the job. Randy quickly started work on my appraisal. His research on the conditions of the market and research of comparable homes has given me excellent documentation for my home....I feel very content and satisfied with his evaluation. I might add also; Randy is not only a very educated pro at appraisals , but he is also very personalable,very kind , and very respectful. Thank you Randy... I look forward to working with you on future projects."

    Keith Carrington, April 4, 2024, 5 out of 5 stars, Google review
  • "He did it in a hurry for me. Great guy! Easy to work with. Tons of experience. I definitely recommend him to anyone."

    Dawn Swartout, March 29, 2024, 5 out of 5 stars, Google review
  • "Randy is super informative. Helpfull and amazing, definitely recommend him for investment appraisal. He knows my area very well."

    Sevag Demirjian, January 11, 2024, 5 out of 5 stars, Google review

Answers

Frequently asked questions

Not here? Ask Randy or call (310) 429-3569.

Does Randy M. Sonns appraise homes in Mission Hills?

Randy M. Sonns takes requests for a real estate appraisal in Mission Hills as part of his work across Los Angeles County and Ventura County. Tell him the property address and the purpose, and he will confirm whether it fits and what to expect at the visit. Ask before you order, because fit depends on the property.

What types of appraisal can I request for a property in Mission Hills?

You can request a residential appraisal for a sale, purchase or private decision, an estate appraisal for a stated date such as a date of death, or a divorce appraisal for an agreed valuation date. Each has its own purpose and date, so say which applies when you ask about your Mission Hills property.

How do I request an appraisal for a property in Mission Hills?

Use the contact form or call (310) 429-3569, Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm. Give the address of the Mission Hills property, the purpose of the appraisal, the date the value must apply to and anyone who should receive the report. Randy replies to confirm the scope and arrange the visit.

Which community plan covers Mission Hills?

City Planning places Mission Hills in the Mission Hills-Panorama City-North Hills community plan area, last updated in 1995. The plan area's listed overlays are named for Panorama City, so they may not touch a Mission Hills address. Ask City Planning to confirm the exact address.

Next step

Ask about a Mission Hills property

Request an Appraisal and give Randy the address and the purpose. Call (310) 429-3569 Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm.

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Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm. Closed on Sunday.