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
Alameda County and nearby areas on a case-by-case basis, scheduling permitting. Don't see your city? Reach out. If I'm not tapped out in my primary counties, I'm happy to take a look.
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 her independent practice in 2005 before relocating to the East Bay in 2012. Following several years as a staff appraiser for a local AMC, Kimberly re-opened her independent firm, Redhead Appraisal, in 2020.
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, providing professional appraisal services for residential properties up to four units, with an emphasis on clear communication and timely, well-supported reports.
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