Real Estate Appraisal Services in Southern California

Real Estate Appraisal Services in Southern California

Collins & Associates provides independent real estate appraisal and consulting services for commercial, industrial, land, estate and IRS, litigation, specialty commercial, multi-family, and residential properties throughout Southern California.

Every appraisal is personally completed by David R. Collins, Certified General Appraiser, bringing more than 50 years of real estate valuation experience to complex financial, legal, tax, investment, and property decisions.

  • Certified General Appraiser
  • 50+ Years of Valuation Experience
  • USPAP-Compliant Appraisals
  • Direct Access to Your Appraiser

REAL ESTATE VALUATION & CONSULTING

Independent Real Estate Appraisals for Complex Property Decisions

Collins & Associates provides independent real estate valuation for property owners, attorneys, accountants, trustees, investors, lenders, businesses, and government agencies throughout Southern California.

Appraisal assignments include estate and IRS matters, litigation, eminent domain, property tax appeals, financing, acquisitions, ownership disputes, investment decisions, and other situations requiring a well-supported opinion of real property value.

  • Services are available for commercial, industrial, land, specialty commercial, multi-family, and residential properties.

David R. Collins reviewing a real estate appraisal report in his office

APPRAISAL SERVICES

Real Estate Appraisal Services

Legal, IRS & Disputed Properties

Date of death, estate planning and gifting, expert witness, eminent domain, property tax appeals, and other valuations requiring defensible documentation.

Professional Appraisal & Consulting

Appraisal reviews, retrospective appraisals, complex valuation assignments, and independent real estate consulting.

Commercial Property Appraisals

Office buildings, retail centers, strip malls, shopping centers, and mixed-use commercial properties.

Industrial Property Appraisals

Warehouses, manufacturing facilities, truck terminals, logistics properties, and specialized industrial real estate.

Land Appraisals

Commercial and industrial land, residential land, conservation land, vacant land, and development-related valuation assignments.

Specialty Commercial Property Appraisals

Gas stations, hotels, car washes, religious properties, restaurants, senior care facilities, medical offices, hospitals, and other specialized properties.

Multi-Family Residential Appraisals

Apartment buildings, small income properties, mixed-use residential properties, condominiums, PUDs, and high-rise residential properties.

Residential Property Appraisals

Single-family homes, estates, luxury residential properties, condominiums, townhomes, and PUD properties.

COMPLEX VALUATION ASSIGNMENTS

Experience Where the Valuation Must Hold Up

IRS & Estate Valuations

Date of death, gifting, estate planning, and tax-related appraisal assignments.

Litigation & Expert Witness

Independent valuation analysis for disputes, litigation, and expert testimony.

Eminent Domain Appraisals

Property valuation involving condemnation, acquisitions, and partial takings.

Property Tax Appeals

Appraisal support for assessed-value disputes and property tax appeals.

Retrospective Appraisals

Opinions of value as of a prior effective date.

Complex Valuation Assignments

Properties or ownership situations requiring additional market, income, or highest-and-best-use analysis.

AREAS SERVED

Real Estate Appraisal Services Across Southern California & Beyond

Collins & Associates provides real estate appraisal services throughout six Southern California counties:

  • Los Angeles County

  • Orange County

  • Riverside County

  • San Bernardino County

  • San Diego County

  • Ventura County

CLIENTS WE SERVE

Who We Work With

  • Attorneys & Law Firms

  • CPAs & Tax Professionals

  • Executors & Trustees

  • Property Owners

  • Investors & Developers

  • Commercial Lenders

  • Corporations & Asset Managers

  • Government Agencies

HEAR FROM DAVE

Hear From David R. Collins

David R. Collins explains his approach to real estate appraisal assignments, what clients can expect when working with Collins & Associates, and why direct communication with the appraiser matters.

Whether the assignment involves estate and IRS matters, litigation, commercial property, land, or another complex valuation need, clients work directly with David throughout the appraisal process.

  • Certified Real Estate Appraiser in California

    California Certified General Appraiser (AG)

    David R. Collins holds the Certified General Appraiser (AG) classification issued by the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers, providing the broadest permitted scope of real estate appraisal practice in California.

    Learn About David’s Appraiser Classification →

CLIENT REVIEWS

What Clients Say About Collins & Associates

Wendy Jimenez

For over 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with DC & Associates, led by Dave Collins, for our appraisal needs. From complex valuations to time-sensitive reports, DC & Associates has always delivered accurate, thorough, and well-supported appraisals

Henry Camacho

I have worked with Dave for over 15 years. He had provided appraisal services for many of my clients who own multiple property types, ranging from SFR's, multiple family and retail. Dave is good to work with!

Jon Pace

Dave Collins, has been an invaluable resource to me. He appraised 30+ properties for our estate and even helped with property tax reductions. Can't go wrong with Dave.

Ernesto Aldover

Dave Collins did great work for us on a very difficult project. David is experienced, knowledgeable, and responsive to questions and concerns.

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REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL RESOURCES

Appraisal Guides & Resources

Estate & IRS Appraisal Guides

Guidance on date-of-death appraisals, estate planning, gifting, and tax-related valuation matters.

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Property Tax & Reassessment Guides

Information about property tax assessments, reassessments, appeals, and valuation issues.

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Real Estate Appraisal Fundamentals

Learn how appraisal methods, market evidence, property characteristics, and intended use affect valuation.

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Real Estate Litigation & Expert Witness Resources

Guidance on appraisal issues involving litigation, disputes, expert testimony, and legal proceedings.

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THE APPRAISAL PROCESS

How the Real Estate Appraisal Process Works

1. Submit the Property Information

Complete the appraisal request form with the property address, property type, intended use of the appraisal, and any other available details.

If you prefer to speak with David Collins directly, you can call him. If additional information is needed, David will follow up to clarify the assignment.

2. David Reviews the Assignment

David reviews the property information, intended use, effective valuation date, reporting requirements, and other assignment details needed to determine the appropriate scope of work.

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3. Scope, Fee & Requirements Are Confirmed

Before proceeding, Collins & Associates confirms the appraisal scope, fee, reporting requirements, and expected delivery timeframe.

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4. Research, Valuation & Report Delivery

David completes the required property review or inspection, researches relevant market data, applies the appropriate valuation methods, and prepares the appraisal report in accordance with the agreed scope of work and applicable appraisal standards.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Real Estate Appraisal FAQs

REQUEST AN APPRAISAL

Discuss Your Appraisal With David Collins

Provide the property information and purpose of the appraisal using the request form. David Collins will review the assignment details and contact you directly if additional information is needed.

Prefer to speak with David first? Call him directly to discuss the property and appraisal requirements.

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APPRAISAL REQUEST

Tell David About the Property

Provide the property and appraisal details using the form. David Collins will personally review your request and contact you if additional information is needed.

Prefer to speak with David first? Call him directly at 562-694-4920.

All appraisal requests are reviewed personally by David R. Collins.

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