Palm Springs, California

Palm Springs Real Estate Appraiser

Certified residential appraisals in Palm Springs — for estates, trusts, divorce, tax, and more.

Local Market Knowledge

Appraisals built on Palm Springs market data

Palm Springs is the heart of the Coachella Valley, famous for its midcentury modern architecture, the Movie Colony, Old Las Palmas, and the Indian Canyons. 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 Springs 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 Springs, California residential real estate

Palm Springs Appraisal Services

Specialized residential valuations for Palm Springs 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 Springs Appraisal Fees

The same transparent pricing that covers 90%+ of valley properties.

Basic Desktop AppraisalConcise valuation report, 20–25 pages
$299
Desktop AppraisalFull analytical report, 30–35 pages
$449
Drive-By AppraisalExterior inspection + full report
$575
Standard AppraisalInterior & exterior inspection
$625
2–4 Unit AppraisalMulti-family residential income property
$725

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 Springs?

Tell us about your Palm Springs property and we'll respond with a firm quote and timeline — usually the same business day.

Order Online → (760) 534-5449