325 Appraisal is operated by Brian Ward, a California Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser (License AR036053) who has appraised homes since 2004 and completed more than 7,000 appraisals. The practice concentrates on appraisals that are read by attorneys, accountants, trustees and judges rather than by lenders.
What the work looks like
Most assignments involve a family at a turning point: settling a parent's estate, dividing a home in a divorce, documenting a value for the IRS or the county assessor, or resolving a dispute. Many require a value as of a past date. Brian personally researches, inspects, analyzes and signs each report, and when a valuation is challenged he testifies about it in depositions, mediations and trials.
Why requests are handled online
Getting an appraisal right starts with the details: the exact address, who will rely on the report, why it is needed and the date the value must reflect. The online request form gathers those facts once, so the quote you receive is specific and in writing, and nothing gets lost between voicemails.
Standards and independence
- Every report is developed and reported under the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
- Fees are never tied to the value reached, and no assignment is accepted with a predetermined result.
- Client information and reports are kept confidential and shared only with the intended users you identify.
- If an assignment cannot be completed credibly — because the data is too thin or the scope does not fit the purpose — you are told before you order.
Relationship to Brian Ward Appraisal
Brian Ward Appraisal at brianward.com is the main website for Brian's appraisal business. 325 Appraisal offers the same appraiser, the same report types and the same pricing, with a site built around requesting and quoting appraisals online.
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