Richmond home appraisals in 24 hours

Signed desktop appraisals of Richmond houses and condos, from your photos and the records, emailed within a day of payment.

Richmond runs from Point Richmond's hillside Victorians and the waterfront condos of Marina Bay to the Richmond Annex bungalows near El Cerrito and the wartime cottages of central Richmond. I value homes here after a parent dies, in divorces and before buyouts, often for older houses held since the shipyard years, where condition, not size, decides the number.

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What I look at in Richmond

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    In Point Richmond and Brickyard Cove, bay views and the small-village setting set prices apart, so I compare them with each other, not with the flatlands to the east.

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    Marina Bay condos and townhouses trade on water views, HOA dues and parking, and I check the association's budget and any special assessment before comparing units.

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    Older houses in central Richmond and the Annex often need foundation, roof or electrical work, so I compare with sales in similar shape and read your photos closely for the signs.

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What to photograph

Photograph the foundation and crawlspace vents, the roof, the electrical panel and the water heater, plus the view if you're up in Point Richmond or on the water at Marina Bay.

Front and backKitchen and bathsEvery main roomUpgrades and problems

Upload photos after you order, or attach them to an email. Phone photos are fine.

Homes typical of Richmond

Richmond questions

Our mom's Richmond house needs a new roof and foundation work, how does that affect value?
I value it as it stands, against Richmond sales of houses that needed similar work, so the market's own discount shows up rather than a contractor's bid. If you already have an inspection or estimates, send them; they help me describe the condition accurately.
I'm the executor and live in Texas, can you appraise Dad's house in Richmond remotely?
Yes. If nobody nearby has a key, a local agent with lockbox access or a hired photographer can shoot each room, the roof line and the yard. I combine those photos with county records and Richmond sales, and the report reaches you by email, ready for the attorney.
When would I get the report for a Richmond home?
Within 24 hours of the moment I have both your payment and your photos, weekends and holidays included. If you're not in a rush, the regular schedule is 5–10 business days at $299 or $449.

“I've prepared desktop appraisals for every purpose on this list. Some situations still call for an in-person appraisal, though, so check with your attorney or tax advisor first to make sure a desktop report is right for yours.”

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