Faster Appraisals
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San Diego County · Family-owned since 2005

Talk to the appraiser. Not a call center.

Family-run San Diego appraisal firm. Flat fees, 24–48 hour reports. The same person who answers your call does the inspection — no AMC middleman, no bait-and-switch pricing.

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Licensed CA appraiser E&O insured 12,000+ appraisals

Flat fees, posted publicly.

No "free quote" runaround. These are the actual prices.

$350 Drive-by $650 Full SFR $850 2–4 unit
Services

Pick the right appraisal for your need.

All reports are completed by a licensed California appraiser and delivered as a PDF with E&O certificate.

Drive-By Appraisal

$350

Exterior inspection only. Best for situations where interior access isn't possible or required.

  • Exterior inspection + photos
  • Fannie Mae 2055 / 1075 form
  • Typical turnaround: 48 hours
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Full Appraisal

$650SFR or condo, under 3,000 sqft

Interior + exterior inspection with sketch and photos — the standard appraisal for most purposes.

  • Interior + exterior inspection
  • Fannie Mae 1004 / 1073 form
  • Sketch + interior/exterior photos
  • Typical turnaround: 24 hours
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2–4 Unit Property

$850Multifamily / small income property

Full appraisal for duplex, triplex, and fourplex properties — includes income approach where applicable.

  • Interior + exterior of all units
  • Fannie Mae 1025 form
  • Sales + income approach
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Homes over 3,000 sqft, complex properties, and rural locations may have an adjusted fee — we'll quote before starting.

How it works

Three simple steps from order to PDF.

1

Place your order

Fill out the form below, call us, or text the property details to (619) 797-6433. We'll confirm scope and scheduling within hours.

2

We schedule + inspect

Most inspections happen within 1–2 business days. Day or evening — whatever works for the occupant.

3

Receive your PDF

Report delivered by email in 24–48 hours, with E&O certificate attached. Pay by cash at inspection or PayPal after delivery.

Why Faster Appraisals

Local. Licensed. Fast.

San Diego County experts

We know SD neighborhoods, comps, and HOA quirks better than out-of-area firms.

24–48 hour turnaround

Most reports are delivered the next business day after inspection.

Licensed + E&O insured

Every report includes our license and Errors & Omissions certificate.

Family business, 20+ years

You'll talk to the appraiser doing the work — not a call center.

Flat, transparent pricing

Prices on the website. No bait-and-switch on closing day.

Pay after the work is done

No retainer. Cash at inspection or PayPal once your report is delivered.

Common purposes

Whatever you need a value for, we've done it.

Purchase Refinance Property tax appeal Probate court Divorce / family transfer Estate planning Medical / Medi-Cal Foreclosure Pre-listing Investor / flip Just curious
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Frequently asked

Quick answers.

Do I need to be home for the appraisal?
For a full appraisal we need interior access — you, a tenant, an agent, or a combo lockbox all work. For a drive-by, no access is needed; we only inspect the exterior. The inspection itself takes 20–40 minutes for most homes.
How long is an appraisal report valid?
For lender purposes the report is generally valid for 4–6 months (the lender sets the exact window). For private use — probate, divorce, tax appeal, estate planning — the report reflects the value as of the inspection date and remains valid for that purpose indefinitely.
Can I use this appraisal for refinancing?
Most lenders require their own appraisal ordered through an AMC, so a private appraisal usually isn't accepted for refi or purchase loans. Where our appraisals shine is everywhere a lender isn't involved: probate court, divorce settlements, estate planning, property tax appeals, pre-listing decisions, and investor underwriting.
What's the difference between an appraisal and a home inspection?
An appraisal determines a property's market value, based on comparable sales, location, size, and features — performed by a licensed appraiser. A home inspection assesses the property's condition (roof, plumbing, electrical, etc.) — performed by a home inspector. They answer different questions and you may need both.
How do I pay?
No payment is required to place an order. We accept cash at the inspection or send a PayPal link after the report is delivered. Reports are emailed as PDF with the E&O insurance certificate attached.
What's a "date of death" appraisal and when do I need one?
When someone passes away, the IRS requires the heir to know the property's fair market value as of the date of death — that becomes the new tax basis (a "stepped-up basis"). We perform this retrospective appraisal using comparable sales from the relevant time period. It's required for estate tax filings, inherited property sales, and IRS Form 706.
Do you appraise homes outside San Diego County?
We focus on San Diego County so we can stay fast and accurate on local comps. For unusual cases in adjacent areas (south Riverside or south Orange counties), give us a call — we'll quote case by case.
What if I don't know what type of appraisal I need?
Just submit the form (or call us) with the property address and what you're trying to accomplish — we'll figure out the right product and quote it before we start. The advanced-details section in the form is optional precisely because most people don't know the technical differences, and that's fine.
Javier — owner and certified appraiser at Faster Appraisals, San Diego County
Javier Owner · Certified Appraiser
Meet the appraiser

Hi, I'm Javier — and I do your appraisal.

I've been appraising homes across San Diego County for over 20 years — more than 12,000 reports across single-family, condos, 2–4 units, probate, divorce, tax appeal, and investor loans. Faster Appraisals is family-owned, which means when you call, you talk to me. Not a receptionist. Not an AMC coordinator. Me.

I do the inspection. I pull the comps. I write the report. I sign it. That's how we keep turnaround at 24–48 hours and how every report holds up under review — because one person is accountable for it from start to finish.

If you're navigating a probate, a divorce, a tax appeal, or a loan that needs a value you can defend, give me a call. I'll tell you straight whether an appraisal is the right tool for the job — and if it is, I'll quote you a flat fee before we start.

Javier CA BREA Certified Appraiser · License AR032819