Service area

Real Estate Appraiser in Westchester, CA

Randy M. Sonns takes requests for a real estate appraisal for property in Westchester, 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 Westchester

Westchester 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 Westchester - Playa del Rey community plan area.

Westchester is covered by the Westchester-Playa del Rey community plan, which City Planning says was adopted in 2004 and is being updated. The plan area includes Westchester, Playa del Rey and Playa Vista.

Appraisal services

Appraisal services for property in Westchester

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 Westchester home

Because Westchester 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 the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) specific plan, the Coastal Bluffs and LAX/El Segundo Dunes specific plans, and Downtown Westchester and Loyola Village design overlays, among others. Whether one applies to a parcel needs an address-level check. City Planning's West Los Angeles Public Counter can be reached at (310) 231-2598.

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 Westchester. 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 Westchester?

Randy M. Sonns takes requests for a real estate appraisal in Westchester 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 Westchester?

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 Westchester property.

How do I request an appraisal for a property in Westchester?

Use the contact form or call (310) 429-3569, Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm. Give the address of the Westchester 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.

Does the LAX specific plan affect a Westchester home?

City Planning lists the Los Angeles International Airport specific plan for the Westchester-Playa del Rey plan area. A listing does not show whether a given home is inside it. Ask the West Los Angeles Public Counter at (310) 231-2598 about the exact address, and tell the appraiser what applies.

Next step

Ask about a Westchester property

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

Request an AppraisalCall (310) 429-3569Email randysonns@aol.com

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