Pre-Listing Appraisals

Know what your home is actually worth before you list it. An independent appraisal gives you a defensible number to price from — so you go into negotiations with confidence, not guesswork.

Who Is This For

Homeowners who want to price their home right the first time. Whether you're working with a real estate agent or selling on your own, a pre-listing appraisal gives you an independent, certified read on market value before the property goes live.

It's also useful for real estate agents who want to back their pricing recommendation with a third-party valuation — especially useful in a market where buyers push back.

What It Does For You

Pricing a home without an appraisal means relying on comparables that may not tell the full story, or on an agent's estimate that a buyer's agent will challenge. An independent appraisal changes the dynamic.

When you can point to a certified appraisal, you're not defending a number — you're presenting one. That's a different conversation to be in.

What’s Included

A full residential appraisal report covering the property's current market value based on condition, location, recent comparable sales, and relevant market trends in Orange County. The same report type used for legal and estate work — applied to your listing decision.

Turnaround

Most inspections scheduled within 72 hours. Reports delivered within 72 hours of the site visit — plan for approximately one week under standard turnaround.

Need it before a listing appointment or an offer deadline? Rush scheduling and rush reporting are available. Additional fees may apply — ask when you reach out.

  • "I'm a CPA... I have a need for really fast turnaround. Mat knew what I needed, and he was able to see me that day. I got an accurate appraisal in half the time of other appraisers I've used."

    —Sean, CPA, Irvine, CA

  • "We needed an appraisal for my father's estate. Mat came out the next day and sent us a detailed report the following day."

    —Cathy, Laguna Hills, CA

  • "I flip homes in Orange County and I probably call Just Appraisals every other week for an over the phone consult or a full appraisal."

    —Adam, Huntington Beach, CA

  • "Their service and attention to detail was way above and beyond what I was expecting and have received from other appraisers. As someone who has been involved in purchasing nearly 1,000 properties I was truly impressed by their level of service and client relations."

    —Greg, Laguna Hills, CA

  • "I have used his services on several occasions and he has consistently come through beautifully."

    —David Kennedy, Newport Beach, CA

Pricing

Residential appraisals: $550–$900 depending on property type and square footage.

Rush service and printed hard copy available as add-ons.

Commercial appraisals quoted on request.

How To Get Started

Fill out the request form and we'll follow up with a confirmation and a quote.

REQUEST PRE-LISTING APPRAISAL

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Not Sure If You Need One?

Call us directly at 714-409-6123 and describe your situation.

We'll give you a straight answer on whether a pre-listing appraisal makes sense for you.