Residential Building at Dawn
(562) 431-8511

Real Estate Appraisal

Located in Seal Beach, serving All of Los Angeles and Orange Counties

Commercial Property Appraiser, Real Estate Appraiser and Home Appraisal

Specializing in commercial, industrial, office, retail, and apartment.

Los Angeles and Orange Counties Real Estate Appraisers

Our Expertise

Over 30 years of Appraisal experience, Expert Witness. Experienced in Diminution of values due to easement change in zoning, Title policy errors.

Our Services

We specialize in Commercial and Income Property Appraisals and Diminution of values. Tom has over 30 years of Appraisal experience as well as being a building contractor.

Major Appraisals completed over the past 12 months

  • 560 Unit Mobile Home park - $80 Million Market Value
  • 7-story office building on Wilshire Blvd.
  • Diminution in value for $15 Million home due to an error in the title policy
  • Several Ocean front homes and Apartment buildings
  • Boat Marina
  • Multi diminution in value properties due to Right of Way or Legal situation
  • Multi Group Apartment Building valuations for estate distribution

Residential - Commercial - Industrial

Appraisal Reports

What can a Los Angeles appraiser do for you? Our accredited professionals are available to assist you with:

  • Buying or selling commercial or residential real estate
  • Primary and secondary financing
  • Divorce settlements
  • Estate valuation and probate
  • Estate settlements
  • Property tax assessments
  • Pre listing services
  • Pre purchase assessment services
  • Insurance assessments
  • Foreclosures

Following the onsite assessment and inspection at your location in the Los Angeles region, Tom Garland Appraisals appraisers determine the market value of real estate and comply with the regulations set forth by the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices.

Our services include:

  • Detailed sketch of the property
  • Delineation of all rooms and areas
  • Square footage and layout
  • Itemized description of all features
  • Full disclosure of all defects and assets

The Appraisal Process

The appraisal process includes the research, compilation and analysis of all pertinent data as it relates to your specific requirements. Tom Garland Appraisals provides several types of reports in standardized or narrative book form.

Interior Inspection

A list of all assets and defects are objectively analyzed and compiled in a detailed written report.

Property Condition

Includes the specifics of construction, property layout, number of rooms and specific features, equipment; improvements and renovations.

Neighborhood and surrounding areas

An assessment is made on a property’s proximity to services, facilities and amenities as they may (or may not) relate and affect its market value.

Property Classification

Public records are analyzed to confirm sales and make comparisons in the particular Los Angeles region. A range of public records and sources are used including zoning records, tax data, professional associations and other applicable publications.

Calculating the Market Value

Sales Comparison

In its most basic form, this approach is built on the premise that the market value of a property is partly derived and comparable to surrounding properties.

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 and land improvements, minus depreciation.

Income Profit

Generally reserved for valuations for commercial and investment properties, determining the market value using the income capitalization approach relies on the perspective that the potential earning power of real estate is significant when calculating its actual value. Income capitalization techniques are used to analyze sales data that measures potential profit and loss.

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Testimonials

Tom Garland Real Estate Appraisals worked well for me. Tom is a really nice, flexible, and easy going guy. I had a piece of commercial real estate that I inherited. It was good to have someone straightforward and trustable, who did not disappear after he was paid.

-Walter V Los Angeles, CA

Tom is good about returning my phone calls when I need to talk to him, or when I have a question. He is knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I am a REALTOR and need to talk with an experienced professional periodically.

-Terry W Seal Beach,CA

Tom is one of the most experienced real estate appraisers in the Southern CA area. His work is meticulously neat, on time, and accurate. We’ve called on Him many occasions to assist us.

-Bob Thornburg. Corona Ca.

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Tom Garland Appraisals provides complete appraisal services for:

  • Commercial properties
  • Residential properties
  • Multi-Family properties
  • New construction appraisals
  • Condominium appraisals
  • Acreage appraisals
  • Land appraisals

Please call us for more information or for a consultation on your residential, commercial or industrial property.

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