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Real Estate Appraiser in West Hills, CA
Randy M. Sonns takes requests for a real estate appraisal for property in West 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.
Local context
About property in West Hills
West 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 Canoga Park - Winnetka - Woodland Hills - West Hills community plan area.
West Hills is covered by the Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Hills-West Hills community plan, which City Planning says was last updated in 1999 and is being updated. The plan area includes Canoga Park, Winnetka, Woodland Hills and West Hills.
Appraisal services
Appraisal services for property in West Hills
Residential appraisal
For example, a West Hills 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 West Hills trustee may need a value tied to 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 West Hills 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 West Hills home
Because West 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 overlay list names Woodland Hills and Canoga Park items, such as the Warner Center 2035 specific plan, and includes the Valley Circle/Plummer Street Scenic Corridor, but none named for West Hills, so check the exact address. City Planning's Valley Public Counter answers questions at (818) 374-5050.
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 West Hills. 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 West Hills?
Randy M. Sonns takes requests for a real estate appraisal in West 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 West 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 West Hills property.
How do I request an appraisal for a property in West Hills?
Use the contact form or call (310) 429-3569, Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm. Give the address of the West 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.
Is a West Hills home inside the Warner Center plan?
Not necessarily. The plan area lists the Warner Center 2035 specific plan, but that plan is named for a different part of the plan area. The listing does not show whether a West Hills parcel is inside any overlay, so ask City Planning's Valley Public Counter about the exact address.
Next step
Ask about a West Hills 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.