Service area
Real Estate Appraiser in Santa Monica, CA
Randy M. Sonns takes requests for a real estate appraisal for property in Santa Monica, 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.
Local context
About property in Santa Monica
Santa Monica is an incorporated city in Los Angeles County. The Census Bureau's 2023 Gazetteer lists 8.409 square miles of land, and its July 2023 population estimate is 89,922. Those figures describe the city and not any one home.
The county's official list includes Santa Monica among the cities of Los Angeles County. The city explains how to view a property's inspection history, which is one of the records an appraiser may ask about.
Appraisal services
Appraisal services for property in Santa Monica
Residential appraisal
For example, a Santa Monica owner weighing a sale may want a documented value before pricing. See residential appraisal in Los Angeles for the property types covered and how the visit works.
About residential appraisal
Estate appraisal
For example, a Santa Monica trustee may need a value as of a stated date for a trust property. See estate appraisal in Los Angeles for the date and the records that help.
About estate appraisal
Divorce appraisal
For example, a Santa Monica spouse may need an appraisal at the valuation date agreed with counsel, such as the divorce route linked below. See divorce appraisal in Los Angeles for why the valuation date matters. The local page is the divorce appraiser in Santa Monica route.
About divorce appraisal
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 Santa Monica home
The City of Santa Monica explains how to view inspection history using a building permit number and a street number, then choosing All Inspection History. See the city's inspection history page.
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 Santa Monica. You can read all client reviews on the home page.
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"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
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Does Randy M. Sonns appraise homes in Santa Monica?
Randy M. Sonns takes requests for a real estate appraisal in Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica?
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 Santa Monica property.
How do I request an appraisal for a property in Santa Monica?
Use the contact form or call (310) 429-3569, Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm. Give the address of the Santa Monica 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.
How do I see a Santa Monica home's inspection history?
The City of Santa Monica explains that you look up inspection history with a building permit number and a street number and then choose All Inspection History. The history shows past work and inspections, which helps an appraiser, but it is not a statement of value or of code compliance.
Next step
Ask about a Santa Monica property
Request an Appraisal and give Randy the address and the purpose. Call (310) 429-3569 Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm.
Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm. Closed on Sunday.