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Appraisals built for
the people who
rely on them.

Attorneys, judges, mediators, lenders, and families. Every report is written for the audience that matters most.

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Divorce and Legal

Equitable distribution
starts with truth.

In divorce proceedings, the appraisal is often the most contested document on the table. Our reports are structured specifically for legal scrutiny, with methodology that holds up under cross-examination.

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What's Included

  • USPAP-Compliant Report

    Full narrative report meeting Uniform Standards requirements.

  • Retroactive Date-of-Separation Values

    Valuations as of any specified date when the relevant date is in the past.

  • Expert Witness Availability

    Qualified testimony if the valuation is challenged in court.

Estate and Probate

Defensible values for
sensitive transitions.

Estate settlement requires precision and sensitivity. Our date-of-death valuations and current market analyses provide the documentation families and fiduciaries need.

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What's Included

  • Date-of-Death Valuations

    Retrospective analysis establishing fair market value as of the decedent's date of death.

  • IRS-Compliant Documentation

    Reports structured to meet IRS requirements for estate tax filings.

  • Step-Up Basis Analysis

    Supporting documentation for the new cost basis of inherited property.

Tax Appeal

When the county
gets it wrong.

Assessed values do not always reflect market reality. An independent appraisal provides evidence-based analysis that county boards take seriously.

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What's Included

  • Independent Market Analysis

    Comparable research demonstrating the gap between assessed and market value.

  • Board Presentation Support

    Reports structured for county boards of equalization with clear methodology.

Expert Witness

30 years of
courtroom experience.

When property valuation is central to litigation, Nathan provides qualified expert testimony grounded in decades of practice.

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Qualifications

  • Oregon Certified Residential Appraiser

    State-licensed with over three decades of continuous practice.

  • Deposition and Trial Testimony

    Experienced in both deposition and courtroom settings across multiple jurisdictions.

Purchase, Refinance & Pre-Listing

The same depth,
for every purpose.

Traditional purchase, refinance, and pre-listing appraisals receive the same analytical rigor we bring to legal work. Lender-compliant, thoroughly documented, and delivered on schedule.

Lending Pre-Listing

What's Included

  • Lender-Compliant Reports

    URAR and other standard forms accepted by all major lenders and GSEs.

  • Pre-Listing Consultations

    Strategic insight on pricing, positioning, and market timing before you list.

All appraisals are performed by an Oregon Certified Residential Appraiser in conformance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). The information above describes the general scope of services offered. Specific scope, timeline, and fees are determined during the engagement process and confirmed in writing before work begins.

Every property has a story.
Let’s find yours.

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