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Real Estate Appraiser in Van Nuys, CA
Randy M. Sonns takes requests for a real estate appraisal for property in Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys
Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys - North Sherman Oaks community plan area.
Van Nuys is covered by the Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks community plan, which City Planning says was last adopted in 1998 and is being updated. The plan area includes Van Nuys, North Sherman Oaks and Valley Glen. A January 2026 draft policy document exists for the update, and it is a draft and not adopted zoning.
Appraisal services
Appraisal services for property in Van Nuys
Residential appraisal
For example, a Van Nuys buyer may want a second opinion on what a home is worth. See residential appraisal in Los Angeles for the property types covered and how the visit works.
About residential appraisal
Estate appraisal
For example, a Van Nuys trustee may need a documented value as of a stated date. See estate appraisal in Los Angeles for the date and the records that help.
About estate appraisal
Divorce appraisal
For example, a Van Nuys couple may need one neutral value at an agreed date. See divorce appraisal in Los Angeles for why the valuation date matters.
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 Van Nuys home
Because Van Nuys 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 lists a Van Nuys Historic Preservation Overlay Zone and a Van Nuys Central Business District design overlay and streetscape plan. Whether one applies to a parcel needs an address-level check.
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 Van Nuys. 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."
"He did it in a hurry for me. Great guy! Easy to work with. Tons of experience. I definitely recommend him to anyone."
"Randy is super informative. Helpfull and amazing, definitely recommend him for investment appraisal. He knows my area very well."
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Does Randy M. Sonns appraise homes in Van Nuys?
Randy M. Sonns takes requests for a real estate appraisal in Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys?
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 Van Nuys property.
How do I request an appraisal for a property in Van Nuys?
Use the contact form or call (310) 429-3569, Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm. Give the address of the Van Nuys 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.
Is the 2026 Van Nuys plan draft the current rule?
No. City Planning's January 2026 policy document for the Van Nuys-North Sherman Oaks update is a draft, and the plan adopted in 1998 remains the one in effect until an update is adopted. Treat draft text as a proposal, and ask City Planning what governs your address.
Next step
Ask about a Van Nuys 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.