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GibsonAppraisals

Licensed real estate appraiser in California

I inspect the property, study the market around it, and write a report that shows how I reached the value.

Need an appraisal? Send the address and what the appraisal is for. I reply with a fee and a timeline. Start a request
52'-0" 1,872 sf GLA
Hi, I'm Luke

An appraisal is only useful if you can see where the number came from. I show the measurements, the comparable sales, and the reasoning behind each adjustment.

Two halves
of the job

On site

Every appraisal starts with a visit. I see the property the way a buyer would, then record it like an appraiser must.

  • Measure the home and draw the floor plan
  • Photograph the exterior, each room, and the street
  • Rate condition, quality, and recent updates
  • Note anything that affects value, such as views, lot shape, or outbuildings

On paper

Back at the desk, the property gets compared with what has actually sold nearby.

  • Pull recent comparable sales and verify the details
  • Adjust each sale for differences in size, condition, and features
  • Reconcile the results into one supported opinion of value
  • Write the report to USPAP standards and deliver it

Property
types

Hover or tap a card to swap the building for the measured sketch that goes into the report.

Sketches and square footage shown are examples.

Who hires me

  • Buyers and sellersAn independent value to negotiate from.
  • Lenders and AMCsReports that meet underwriting guidelines.
  • Estates and trustsDate-of-death values for probate and taxes.
  • AttorneysA neutral value for divorce and settlements.
  • HomeownersRefinancing, removing PMI, and pricing before a sale.

How it works

  1. 1Send the address

    Tell me the property, what the appraisal is for, and who needs the report.

  2. 2Get a fee and timeline

    You see both before I schedule anything.

  3. 3I inspect the property

    I measure, photograph, and note condition, quality, and updates.

  4. 4I analyze the market

    Recent nearby sales are adjusted to match your property.

  5. 5You get the report

    The value, the sales behind it, and the reasoning, all in one document.

Questions

How is an appraisal different from a home inspection?

A home inspection looks for defects in the structure and systems. An appraisal gives an opinion of market value, and the property's condition is one of the things that feeds it.

What should I have ready for the visit?

Access to every room and outbuilding, a list of improvements with rough dates, and permits for any additions or ADUs.

Do you cover my county?

I work across Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Butte, Glenn, Colusa, Yuba, Yolo, Sacramento, Placer, and Solano counties. Send the address and I'll confirm.

What does an appraisal cost?

The fee depends on the property type, size, and location. You get the number before I schedule the visit.

Send the address

I'll reply with a fee and a timeline.