Palm Desert Real Estate Appraiser
Certified residential appraisals in Palm Desert — for estates, trusts, divorce, tax, and more.
Appraisals built on Palm Desert market data
Palm Desert is an upscale retail and golf hub anchored by El Paseo, with established neighborhoods from South Palm Desert to Sun City and a wide span of property values. Valuing property here takes more than pulling the nearest three sales — it takes an appraiser who understands how location, architecture, condition, and the season move values in this specific market.
As the Coachella Valley practice of Brian Ward Appraisal, we bring 20+ years and 5,000+ completed appraisals to every Palm Desert assignment. Whether you're settling an estate, dividing property in a divorce, or establishing a Step-Up Basis, your report is prepared to USPAP standards and built to withstand attorney and court review.
Palm Desert Appraisal Services
Specialized residential valuations for Palm Desert property owners, attorneys, and fiduciaries.
🏛Estate & Trust
- Date of Death valuations
- Step-Up Basis in taxes
- Probate & trust appraisals
- Inheritance & gift tax
⚖Legal & Court
- Divorce property division
- Bankruptcy proceedings
- Expert witness testimony
- Litigation support
🏠Personal & Family
- Before buying or selling
- Family transfers
- Second-opinion reviews
- PMI removal
Palm Desert Appraisal Fees
The same transparent pricing that covers 90%+ of valley properties.
Over 90% of Coachella Valley properties fall within this pricing. Add $100 when there are two separate clients (e.g., a divorce). Listed fees are starting prices; complex, high-value, or high-liability assignments are quoted before you commit.
Need an appraisal in Palm Desert?
Tell us about your Palm Desert property and we'll respond with a firm quote and timeline — usually the same business day.