Santa Barbara County

SERVICING ALL OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Carpinteria & Summerland
Luxury Estates
Santa Ynez Valley
Santa Maria Valley

Santa Barbara & South Coast

When it comes to Santa Barbara real estate, nuance matters. This is a market defined by layers—zoning overlays, coastal regulations, architectural history, and topographic variation all play a role in shaping value. No two properties are quite the same, and valuation here requires more than just data. It takes context, discretion, and a close reading of the details.

We provide appraisal services across the full spectrum of residential, mixed-use, and commercial property types.

Each assignment is approached individually. We review permit history, zoning status, site access, and design restrictions. In many cases, we’re working with properties that involve coastal development constraints, slope density rules, or complex ownership structures. These factors aren’t just technical—they shape what a property can be, and therefore, what it’s worth.

Our reports are built to hold up—whether under IRS scrutiny, courtroom cross-examination, or internal planning review. Every file is handled in-house, and we’re in direct contact with clients from start to finish.

 

Types of Appraisal Assignments

  • Trust and estate appraisals, including retrospective (date of death) and stepped-up basis valuations

  • Divorce-related appraisals for equitable distribution of real property

  • Tax and internal financial planning, including asset documentation and portfolio analysis

  • Litigation support and expert witness consultation

  • Pre-listing appraisals for sellers seeking market positioning before offering

  • Purchase appraisals to assist with privately financed or off-market transactions

  • Refinance appraisals in support of lending or private equity restructuring

  • Appraisals required for dispute resolution, partition actions, or partner buyouts

  • Supportive valuations for bankruptcy proceedings or financial disclosures

  • Appraisal review and second opinions for contested valuations

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