Certified Real Estate Appraisal Services — Sacramento Region and San Francisco Bay Area
Christopher Kroschel, OREA License #AR008286, provides certified appraisal reports for attorneys, estate administrators, and property owners throughout Northern California. Based in West Sacramento and serving Yolo County and the broader Sacramento Region, AVK Appraisal Services specializes in estate and probate valuations, divorce settlements, litigation support, and residential appraisals — with over 15 years of experience in Sacramento Valley and San Francisco Bay Area markets.
We are available to provide certified reports for:
- Estate valuation and probate
- Property damages and litigation
- Trust Filings (DOD)
- Property tax appeal
- Pre-listing valuation
- Pre-purchase value
- Rent Survey
- Flood Zone Building Permit Appraisal
- Divorce settlements, prelisting value and market conditions
- Private non-bank financing (Conventional, FHA and VA lenders hire the appraiser)
- Family transfers
- Consultations
- Commercial Reports in Association with CG Appraisers
Following the inspection at your property, AVK Appraisal Services appraisers determine the market value of real estate and comply with the regulations set forth by the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices.
Interested in these standards written during the S&L crisis of the 1980-90s? Rules of Appraisal | The Role of Appraisers
The home inspection includes all significant improvements. The appraisal report will contain:
- Detailed sketch of the property
- Square footage and layout
- Description of significant features
- Disclosure of visible defects
- Walking the site and its improvements
- Referral to a contractor or pest control inspector to gather cost of repairs
The Appraisal Process
The appraisal process includes the research, compilation, and analysis of all pertinent data as it relates to your specific requirements. AVK Appraisal Services provides several types of reports in standardized or narrative book form.
Interior Inspection
A list of significant assets and defects are objectively analyzed and compiled in a detailed written report. Interior and exterior photos are included. Original photos are available upon request.
Property Condition
Includes the specifics of construction, property layout, number of rooms and specific features, equipment, improvements and renovations. Online permits are researched if available.
Neighborhood and Market Area
Comparable selection is based first on subject's neighborhood boundaries, which are rarely exact. A market area is broader in scope but is an area that buyers and sellers would consider including in their search for comparable properties. Attention is given a property's proximity to employment, services, linkages, and amenities.
Site
The lot or acreage - land ready for improvements. The location always has both benefits and detriments. Within the neighborhood it may be neutral or average, or it may have e.g., some detriment due to traffic or a commercial use nearby. The zoning, general plan and environmental risk all play a part in land value.
Property Classification
Public records are analyzed to confirm sales and make comparisons in the particular Sacramento region. A range of public records and sources are used including zoning records, tax data, professional associations, and other applicable publications.
Estimating the Market Value
Sales Comparison
In its most basic form, this approach is built on the premise that the market value of a property can be derived from comparable properties in the neighborhood and market area.
Cost Approach
Since the market obviously relates to cost, this approach takes into account and analyzes market trends as defined by two specific elements: Land value plus improvements, minus depreciation.
Income Approach
Generally reserved for valuations of multi unit and commercial investment properties. An estimate of market value using the income capitalization approach relies on the perspective that the current and continued income of real estate is a measure of its value. Current or projected income of the subject is compared to similar properties using a gross rent multiplier - this is the common method for 2-4 unit investments. Projected income must be supported by market data.
AVK Appraisal Services provides complete appraisal services for:
- Single Family Residential
- Multi-Family (duplex to four units)
- New Construction
- Condo Values
- Lots & Acreage
- Private or "hard money" loans
- Highest & Best Use Analysis
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A licensed and certified appraiser provides an objective, documented valuation that meets USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) requirements — the standard required for estate filings, court submissions, and institutional transactions. Online valuation tools and broker opinions do not satisfy these requirements. AVK Appraisal Services serves attorneys, estate administrators, and property owners throughout the Sacramento Region and San Francisco Bay Area.
Now accepting credit and debit card payments. Fees are quoted net to the company; a small surcharge applies for card use.
