FHA-approved, independent, and detail-driven, serving Solano County and select Contra Costa communities.
What I Offer
An independent, well-supported opinion of market value for lending, refinancing, private sales, or any decision where you need a credible number to stand behind.
Request This AppraisalKnow what your home is actually worth before it goes on the market. Price with confidence and walk into negotiations with an independent number behind you.
Request This AppraisalRetrospective market value as of a specific date of death, prepared for estate administration, trust distributions, tax basis, and probate court requirements.
Request This AppraisalIndependent valuation support for private and non-traditional lending arrangements, where an objective third-party opinion matters most.
Request This AppraisalMarket-supported rental analysis based on comparable lease data, useful for landlords and property managers setting or verifying rent.
Request This ServiceANSI-compliant square footage verification and floor plan documentation, prepared to the same standard used in my appraisal reports. (ANSI compliant means the square footage is measured using the American National Standards Institute's official method, the same method lenders and appraisers require.)
Request This ServiceWhere I Work
Benicia, Fairfield, Suisun City, Vallejo, Vacaville
Richmond, San Pablo, El Sobrante, Hercules, Pinole
Additional assignments may be accepted on a case-by-case basis, scheduling permitting, in Berkeley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Martinez, Concord, Walnut Creek, Pittsburg, Antioch, Brentwood, American Canyon, and select areas of Alameda and Napa Counties.
Don't see your city listed? Reach out. I'm happy to take a look if scheduling allows.
Before You Book
An appraisal is an independent, unbiased opinion of what your home is really worth, based on its condition, its features, and what comparable homes nearby have actually sold for. I don't work for the buyer, the seller, or a lender's bottom line; my job is to get the value right and back it up with real data.
Lenders require one before approving a mortgage, so they're not lending more than a home is worth. But appraisals matter well beyond lending too, for estates, tax purposes, legal proceedings, or simply knowing where you stand before you list.
Please provide reasonable access to all rooms, garages, accessory units, exterior areas, and the water-heater location. The appraiser's observation is performed for valuation purposes only and is not a home, safety, code-compliance, or technical inspection.
A standard opinion of current market value, most often used for mortgage lending, refinancing, or PMI removal.
Done before your home goes on the market, so you can price it with confidence instead of guesswork.
A retrospective opinion of value as of a specific past date, usually the date someone passed away, used for estate administration, trust distribution, and probate.
Closely related to a date-of-death appraisal: when a property is inherited, its cost basis for future capital gains taxes is generally reset ("stepped up") to its fair market value on the date of death. This appraisal is what establishes that value.
I'm not a tax advisor. For how this applies to your situation, please check with your accountant or attorney.
Independent valuation support for private or non-traditional lending arrangements, where an objective third-party opinion matters most.
An opinion of fair market rent, based on comparable local leases, useful for landlords and property managers.
ANSI-compliant square footage verification and a floor plan, prepared to the same standard used in my appraisal reports. (ANSI compliant means the measurement follows the American National Standards Institute's official method, the same one lenders and appraisers require.)
About
California Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser, licensed since 2005
Kimberly Evans is a California Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser with industry experience dating back to 2001. After managing and training at an appraisal firm in Bakersfield, she established Redhead Appraisal in 2005 and served clients throughout Kern County before relocating to the East Bay in 2012. Following several years as a staff appraiser for a local appraisal management company here in the East Bay, Kimberly returned to independent practice in 2020. She is a proud mother of four, and her Christian faith is central to her life and guides her commitment to honesty, service, and treating others with care.
Redhead Appraisal is an independently owned residential appraisal company serving Solano County and select Contra Costa communities. Kimberly is a designated member of the National Association of Appraisers, FHA-approved, and an Accredited Green Appraiser. With more than 25 years of appraisal experience, she brings extensive market knowledge, careful research, clear communication, and personal attention to every assignment. Clients work directly with Kimberly from the initial inquiry through delivery of a timely, well-supported appraisal report.
Payment
Payment is due when the engagement is signed. I will send an invoice with payment instructions. Zelle is preferred because it avoids processing fees and helps keep costs down. For your convenience, the secure invoice also accepts credit or debit cards, ACH bank transfer, Apple Pay, PayPal, and Venmo. The property observation will be scheduled after I receive the signed engagement and payment.
