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Hello, my name is James Ford. UCLA graduate. FHA and VA Approved. Jumbo Loans and complex Residential including Duplex, Triplex, and Quadruplex

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What's an Appraisal

When you need to know the true value of a property, you need an expert. Find out about the appraisal process.

Call for a professional appraisal if you are a Lender, Home Owner, Attorney, Accountant, or Real Estate Investor. Besides Certifed Appraisals, I also offer appraisal Consulting services which explore Market reaction and can give invaluable insight and direction for your valuable real estate investment. Appraisal requests for Loan purposes, Rental surveys, Estate planning, Courts, Disputes, Consultation to maximize a home's characteristics and Smarter upgrades. To maximize value and enjoyment to your home with suggestions of Market reactive improvements. Should I remodel my kitchen or bathrooms? Should I add an Accessory Dwelling Unit? Should I lease and hold on to my home or sell it outright? Am I maximizing the improvements on my lot? Please contact me for all of your real estate analysis and appraisal needs.

Appraisals in Los Angeles County. Los Angeles City, Pasadena, San Gabriel Valley, San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Glendale, Arcadia, La Crescenta, San Marino, Altadena, El Monte, Palmdale, Lancaster, Valencia, Temple City, Montebello, La Canada, Burbank, Monrovia, Covina, Downey. I also cover select cities in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties

Born and raised in Southern California. Attended and graduated from UCLA with a BA in Economics. Family run business. California State Certified Real Estate Appraiser for over 35 years. I look at the valuation of Real Estate from multiple perspectives. My experience helps in defining Market Value and providing Highest and Best Use analysis. Asking the right questions from the beginning will help us decide how best to complete an extensive Scope of work for the purpose of addressing the appraisal valuation to be solved. Whether it requires meeting with local City Services or Planning Departments. Or digging for information like a detective. It all starts with communication and trust. My hope is that the appraisal will not only provide answers to solve the question but also end up answering other questions you may have. Perhaps it will help to plan out future financial decisions for this most important asset. As a Real Estate Appraiser, I proudly remain an impartial 3rd Party professional. I feel blessed to have a career in which Ethics and Trust is the top priority. There is an unlimited amount of good reasons to consult with a knowledgable appraiser. Before moving forward with a large investment, remodel, or purchase. Whatever the reason for your requirement for an appraisal. Loan, Estate, Taxes, Insurance, Selling, Buying, Settling Partnerships, Market Assessment, Accessory Dwelling Units, and Property Tax disputes. I have over 35 years of combined Real Estate experience ranging from simple to complex. I am constantly monitoring the Market to stay on top of trends and predictions. In addition, I am on the exclusive Veterans Administration list. My work with the Veterans Administration takes me to some of the outlying locations in Los Angeles County including Palmdale and Lancaster. I have also completed many assignments with the Veterans Adminstration as far East as San Bernardino or Riverside Counties. Cities like Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Rialto, Fontana, and Claremont.