SERVICESTypes of Appraisals

When you need a foothill real estate appraisal done professionally and sincerely contact Chris for any of these services:

ESTATE PLANNING

Establish the value of a property so that you can plan accordingly.

TAX/AD VOLOREM

Determine the market value of a property for tax purposes.

DATE OF DEATH

Determine the estate's reasonable worth in accordance with IRS requirements.

PRENUPTIAL PLANNING

Get a clear appraisal of your assets before drafting a pre-nuptual agreement.

DIVORCE

Establish the value of a property so that each spouse can receive their fair share.

PRE-LISTING FOR REALTORS

Help determine what the property listing price should be.

PRIVATE SALE

Appraisals conducted for "for sale by owner" properties.

LAND

Determine the value of unimproved land of small lots to large acreage.

AS IS/AS IMPROVED

An appraisal to establish the as is / current state value of a property and the as improved / future state value of the property.

PLANS AND SPECS

Use the plot plans and other documentation to determine the property value.

HISTORICAL

Determine the past value of a property.

CURIOUS

Curious as to the current or historical property value.

* Fees are determined by reporting type of appraisal, scope of the assignment and complexity of the appraisal.

Court work requires additional costs.

SERVICE AREASChristine Specializes
In Serving

EL DORADO COUNTY

Including:
Placerville
Cameron Park
El Dorado Hills
Shingle Springs
South Lake Tahoe
Coloma/Lotus
Camino
Cool
Pollock Pines
Garden Valley
Georgetown
Greenwood
Pilot Hill
Somerset

AMADOR COUNTY

Including:
Amador City
Drytown
Fiddletown
Ione
Jackson
Kit Carson
Martell
Pine Grove
Pioneer
Plymouth
River Pines
Sutter Creek
Volcano

WHAT'S NEXTThe Appraisal Process

Once you and Christine agree upon the appraisal assignment, Christine will send you an engagement package.

Once you’ve completed the forms and returned them, Christine will contact you to set an appointment date. If your circumstances are unique she may want to clarify the purpose and direction of the appraisal to best suit your needs.

Once the property is seen, the research and report development will begin–this can take a couple of weeks. After the report is written, Christine will email it to the appropriate parties and offer a consultation to go over your report so that you understand exactly how the information was derived and to answer any questions you may have.

CONTACT

TESTIMONIALSOur Happy Clients

SERVICESCourt Appraisals

Christine is a seasoned professional and has made numerous court appearances during her career. If there is a likelihood that the appraisal will end up in a court case, Christine will discuss additional costs with you before beginning assignment.

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YOUR FRIENDLY NIEGHBOR

For more than 35 years, Christine Pyle Banks has served the real estate needs of the foothill communities in Northern California Sierra Nevada.

Christine is a certified residential appraiser, a professional witness and is FHA qualified. She lives and works in El Dorado. Her decades of experience bring an understanding that cannot be gleaned by a visiting appraiser. Christine is passionate about her community and the people she serves. Her work is unparalleled in scope, nuance and presentation of a property’s place within the market.