Other Property Appraisals in Los Angeles

Randy's practice is a residential appraisal practice. His own pages say that if you need a land, mobile home or commercial appraisal, you should get in touch to discuss it, and that for commercial work he can connect you with a skilled local appraiser who has commercial-specific experience. They do not say that he performs every type himself, so ask before you order.

A lender, an attorney or a court may name the report type or the license scope it needs. If the wrong appraiser is hired, the report may not be accepted for the purpose, and the fee is spent. Ask the party that will rely on the report what it requires, then bring that answer to the first conversation. It takes a few minutes and keeps the engagement on the right footing.

Ordering the wrong type is also a timing problem. A residential report for a home takes the steps described on the residential page, while land or income property may need a different approach and a different appraiser, which changes the schedule.

Randy's page lists the factors that shape land value. An appraiser looks at the sales prices of similar properties and how many properties are in the area. They also evaluate access, topography, amenity features, size and location. An accurate land appraisal lets you price the property fairly, so it is worth getting the question right before you list.