Business Details
37 Years
experience
Professional Residential Real Estate Appraisals in Visalia, CA
Steve Davis Appraisals has been delivering professional residential real estate appraisal services since 1989, serving homeowners, financial institutions, and appraisal management companies across Tulare, Kings, and Fresno Counties. Based in Visalia, California, the business combines over 30 years of local market expertise with HUD/FHA certification and Fannie Mae UAD compliance to ensure accurate valuations. Our team specializes in single-family homes, acreage properties, and 2-4 unit income properties, offering restricted, full, and unrestricted appraisal options.We utilize MLS, FNC DataExpress, and CoreLogic for precise data analysis while maintaining $1,000,000 in E&O insurance coverage. With a focus on quick turn-times and personalized service, we provide reliable market value estimates tailored to clients' needs, whether for refinancing, estate planning, or property tax disputes.
Services
Residential Appraisals
Single Family Homes
Acreage Properties
2-4 Unit Income Properties
Bare Land Appraisals
New Construction Appraisals
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of residential appraisal experience in Tulare County
- HUD/FHA certified with Fannie Mae UAD compliance
- Quick 3-6 business-day turn times for appraisal reports
- Detailed property measurements and dimensioned diagrams included
- $1,000,000 E&O insurance coverage for client protection
Associations and certifications
- HUD/FHA Certified
- Fannie Mae UAD/XML Compliant
What people say
Quick turn times
Accurate valuations
Exceptional customer service
Detailed reports
Local market expertise
Services
Residential Appraisals
Comprehensive residential property valuations for homeowners and lenders. Full interior/exterior inspections with detailed reports using Fannie Mae forms. Includes square footage measurements, property diagrams, and photographic documentation. 4-6 business-day turnaround for unrestricted reports used in legal or financial transactions.
Restricted Appraisals
Exterior-only appraisal assessments ideal for personal use. Utilizes public records and street-level observations without interior access. Provides reliable market value estimates in 3-5 days. Most economical option for homeowners seeking quick valuations without third-party sharing.
Acreage Properties
Specialized valuation services for rural properties ranging from 1-10 acres. Combines topographical analysis with comparable sales data. Addresses unique challenges of vacant land valuation. Available for both conventional and FHA loan requirements.
2-4 Unit Appraisals
Income property assessments for duplexes through fourplexes. Full inspection of all units with operating income statement analysis. FNMA 1025 compliant reports for lenders. Includes rent survey forms and multi-unit market comparisons.
New Construction
Valuation services for custom homes under construction. Evaluates land value, building progress, and projected completion costs. Provides updated reports at key construction milestones. Essential for construction loan approvals and final property certifications.
People
Steve Davis
Owner
Certified residential real estate appraiser with 30+ years of Tulare County experience. Specializes in accurate property valuations for lending, legal, and personal needs. Committed to timely service and detailed reporting standards.
Questions
What appraisal services do you offer for homeowners?
We provide restricted drive-by appraisals, full interior/exterior inspections, and unrestricted reports for estate planning, divorce settlements, and property tax disputes.
Are your appraisals FHA/VA loan compliant?
Yes, we're HUD/FHA certified and provide Fannie Mae UAD-compliant appraisals for conventional, FHA, and VA loans.
How long does an appraisal take?
Restricted appraisals take 3-5 days, full inspections require 3-5 days, and unrestricted reports need 4-6 business days for completion.
Do you appraise investment properties?
Yes, we specialize in 2-4 unit income properties with full FNMA 1025 compliant reports including rent survey analysis.
What areas do you service?
We cover Tulare, Kings, and Fresno Counties with local expertise in San Joaquin Valley property valuations.
How are property measurements conducted?
All appraisals include actual measurements for accurate square footage calculations and dimensioned property diagrams in full inspection reports.
