Desktop Appraisal Services & Pricing
Complete residential valuations for the Coachella Valley — clearly explained, clearly priced, and delivered when we say they will be.
We are currently accepting desktop appraisals only
Because of exceptionally high demand, we are currently accepting desktop appraisal assignments only. Drive-by and full interior-inspection appraisals are not being scheduled at this time.
A desktop appraisal is a complete, USPAP-compliant valuation. The market research, the analysis, the report and the professional credibility are identical to an inspection-based report — what differs is the physical site visit.
Standard Pricing Structure
Over 90% of valley properties fall within this framework. An additional $100 applies when two separate clients are involved, such as in a divorce.
Add $100 when two separate clients are involved (for example, a divorce). Listed fees are starting prices; complex, high-value, or high-liability assignments are quoted before you commit.
What Drives Your Appraisal Fee
Property Complexity
How unique the property is relative to recent comparable sales. Custom architecture, unusual lots, country-club membership structures and mixed-use or agricultural adjacency all require more analysis time.
Data & Research
How much verification the assignment demands — property-rights research on lease land, permit history, association documents, and the depth of comparable research the specific submarket requires.
Liability & Use
The responsibility tied to the intended use. High-value properties, contested matters and reports prepared for court or the IRS carry additional professional considerations.
A complete appraisal, without the site visit
For most legal, estate and tax purposes the client already knows the property's condition and features. In those situations a desktop appraisal delivers the same analytical rigor and credibility as a full-inspection report. Since 2020 — made permanent in 2022 — major lenders have formally recognized desktop appraisals where adequate property data is available.
What stays the same: the certified appraiser, the market research, the analysis, the USPAP compliance, the report quality and its professional credibility. What differs: a physical site visit, and the chance to correct property details in person — which is why we ask you for photographs, a floor plan or a recent listing when you have them.
Desktop appraisals are ideal for
- Estate planning — Date of Death & Step-Up Basis
- Tax purposes — gift tax & assessment appeals
- Trust and probate valuations without physical access
- Divorce where property access is limited or contested
- Bankruptcy schedules with attorney approval
- Second opinions on an existing report
- Retrospective values as of a past date
What we need from you
- The property address and APN if you have it
- The intended use and the effective date of value
- Interior and exterior photographs, if available
- A floor plan, sketch or prior appraisal, if available
- Known improvements, additions and permit history
- HOA, club membership or lease documents where applicable
None of these are strictly required — supply what you have and we will tell you if anything material is missing.
What's Inside Your Report
Desktop Appraisal $449 · 30–35 pages
- Executive summary of findings
- Current market-conditions analysis with charts
- Detailed property description
- Comparable sales grid & market comparison
- Area maps & location analysis
- Property photographs (when available)
- Property history & professional disclosures
- Site sketch & client-data review (when applicable)
Basic Desktop Appraisal $299 · 20–25 pages
- Real estate valuation summary
- Essential property details
- Comprehensive property description
- Focused comparable sales analysis
- Market comparison
- Standard professional disclosures
- Client information review
Ideal for straightforward valuations where full supporting documentation isn't required.
Ready to order your appraisal?
Tell us about your property and we'll respond with a firm quote and timeline — usually the same business day.