01 / ESTATE
Estate & date-of-death
Retrospective valuations for estate administration and inheritance matters, reflecting a property's value as of the relevant date.
Private residential appraisals
Residential appraisals
for your next decision.
YAZ Appraisals
Residential valuations for estate matters, divorce, selling a home, and personal planning across three Northern California counties.
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Northern California
Counties Served
- Alameda County
- Contra Costa County
- San Joaquin County
Non-lending residential appraisals throughout these three counties.
When to get an appraisal
When do you need
an appraisal?
Settling an estate, dividing property, or preparing to sell a home can bring important questions about value. An independent residential appraisal provides a researched opinion of value for the decision at hand.
A current or retrospective valuation starts with the purpose of the assignment and the date the value should reflect. Share those details early so the report can address your needs.
Find the right appraisal service
About YAZ Appraisals
Meet Mona Yazdanpanah.
Certified Residential Appraiser · 10+ years in the industry
I’m Mona Yazdanpanah, a Certified Residential Appraiser with more than 10 years of experience in the appraisal industry. I provide non-lending residential appraisals for homeowners, families, and professional advisors.
My work serves Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Joaquin counties. Whether you’re handling an estate, navigating a divorce, or preparing to sell, I start by understanding your situation and the purpose of your appraisal.
Discuss your appraisalOur services
Residential appraisal services.
YAZ Appraisals provides non-lending residential appraisal services for homeowners, families, and their professional advisors. Each assignment starts with understanding why you need a valuation and the date it should reflect.
02 / DIVORCE
Divorce & property division
An independent valuation to help parties and their advisors evaluate residential property during a separation or property settlement.
03 / SELLING
Pre-listing appraisals
A market-based opinion of value to inform pricing discussions before putting your home on the market.
04 / PLANNING
Private valuations
Residential appraisals for personal planning, family transfers, and other private decisions where understanding value matters.
The process
Begin with the right questions.
01
Discuss the assignment
Share the property address, intended use, valuation date, and timing. These details help establish the scope and fee.
02
Evaluate the property
The assignment may include a property inspection, market research, and analysis of relevant comparable sales.
03
Receive your report
A written appraisal explains the analysis and opinion of value for the agreed intended use.
Common questions
Before you begin.
What is a non-lending appraisal?
It is an appraisal prepared for a purpose other than a mortgage lending decision, such as estate administration, divorce, selling a home, or personal planning.
Can an appraisal reflect a past date?
Yes. A retrospective appraisal estimates value as of an earlier date. For an estate assignment, share the date required by your attorney or tax advisor when discussing the scope.
How much does an appraisal cost?
Fees and timing depend on the property's location, complexity, intended use, and required valuation date. These are established before an assignment begins.
What information should I have ready?
Start with the property address, the reason for the appraisal, your desired timing, and the required valuation date. Mention any unusual property features or access limitations.
Appraisal quote
Let’s start with
your property.
Share your property details to begin a conversation about scope, fees, and timing.
Complete the form to open an email draft. Send it from your email app to request a quote.