5 Best Real Estate Appraisal Services in Los Angeles (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Real estate appraisal services in Los Angeles can decide whether a refinance goes through, how an estate gets divided, or what a divorce settlement actually looks like, so the number on the report carries real weight. Most of the appraisal-focused businesses on this page sit at a perfect 5.0 or 4.9, and between them they cover everything from same-day residential appraisals to commercial portfolios with the MAI designation.

Short answer: The most-reviewed name on this page is Priority Home Buyers (4.7 stars across 77 Google reviews), though it operates primarily as a real estate investment and home-buying company rather than a pure appraisal service. Among the dedicated appraisers, Appraising LA and LA Home Appraisal both hold a full 5.0, and Silver Ace Real Estate follows closely at 4.9 across 49 reviews.

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#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Priority Home Buyers	4.7 ★	77	Selling a home fast / real estate investment	View ›
2	Appraising LA	5.0 ★	47	Fast turnaround / refinance appraisals	View ›
3	Silver Ace Real Estate - Los Angeles & Culver City Appraiser	4.9 ★	49	Personal, one-on-one service	View ›
4	LA Home Appraisal	5.0 ★	37	Detail-oriented residential appraisals	View ›
5	Vanguard Realty Advisors	5.0 ★	37	Commercial and portfolio appraisals	View ›

5 Best Real Estate Appraisal Services in Los Angeles (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Priority Home Buyers

4.777 Google reviews

Priority Home Buyers is a Los Angeles real estate agency and property investment company, listed on Google under real estate appraiser but describing its core business as buying homes directly from sellers, including foreclosure and cash-sale situations. Reviewers write about the company helping them sell an inherited or distressed property quickly, working with an assigned agent through the process, rather than commissioning a standalone appraisal report.

What people praise

Reviewers describe a fast, guided process for selling a home quickly
Staff praised for compassion in difficult situations, including inherited properties
Transparent communication throughout the sale, according to reviewers
Competitive offers reported even under tight timelines

Worth knowing

Its own reviews describe a home-buying and real estate agency service, not a standalone appraisal report
Best suited to someone selling directly rather than someone who needs an independent valuation

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume77 · 97th

Confidenceearly

Recency2 years ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown91% 5-star

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Our take: This is the most-reviewed business on this page, but the reviews describe selling a house fast to the company itself, not an independent appraisal. If you specifically need a certified valuation report, the appraisers below are the better fit.

Website +1213-577-1599 Directions

811 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1759, Los Angeles, CA 90017

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Appraising LA

5.047 Google reviews

Appraising LA is a Sherman Oaks residential appraisal service that reviewers describe turning around reports within a single day, used for refinancing, purchase and estate valuations. Multiple reviewers say the appraisal came in higher than a prior estimate from an appraiser unfamiliar with the local area, which helped their refinance or purchase move forward.

What people praise

Same-day or next-day turnaround repeatedly reported
Local area knowledge cited as a reason appraisals came in more accurate
Used successfully for refinance, purchase and date-of-death estate appraisals
Perfect rating across every review on file

Worth knowing

Fewer total reviews than Priority Home Buyers, though the rating is a clean 5.0

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating5 / 5

Review volume47 · 86th

Confidenceearly

Recency8 years ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Tied for the highest rating on this page, and the reviews consistently point to fast turnaround and accurate local valuations, which matters when a refinance or purchase deadline is on the line.

Website +1818-793-1510 Directions

14859 Moorpark St Unit 206, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Silver Ace Real Estate - Los Angeles & Culver City Appraiser

4.949 Google reviews

Silver Ace Real Estate is a Culver City appraisal service run by Chief Appraiser Scott Gardner, covering common residential appraisal needs including divorce, estate planning, date-of-death retrospective appraisals and pre-listing valuations. Its own site emphasises thousands of completed Los Angeles-area appraisals and deep local neighborhood knowledge.

What people praise

Reviewers describe consistently fast turnaround, often same or next day
Professional, courteous handling of sensitive situations like estate and divorce appraisals
Praised for punctuality and thorough, well-organized reports
Native Los Angeles knowledge cited by multiple reviewers

Worth knowing

No hours listed on its Google profile, so confirm availability by phone

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume49 · 92nd

Confidenceearly

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A near-perfect rating built on reviews spanning several years, with the same named appraiser handling the work throughout. A strong option for a sensitive, time-pressured appraisal like a divorce or estate case.

Website +1310-922-4139 Directions

10736 Jefferson Blvd #361, Culver City, CA 90230

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

LA Home Appraisal

5.037 Google reviews

LA Home Appraisal is a Los Angeles County residential appraisal team offering services for inherited property, date-of-death, divorce and trust-related valuations, plus free preliminary valuations to help clients decide if a full appraisal is worthwhile. Its site describes over two decades of combined appraiser experience specialising in the local county market.

What people praise

Thorough, detail-oriented reports repeatedly praised by reviewers
Fast turnaround, with one reviewer citing a 72-hour full report
Reasonable, competitively priced rates according to multiple reviewers
Responsive to follow-up questions after the report is delivered

Worth knowing

Smaller review count than the largest names on this page, though every review is a perfect score

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating5 / 5

Review volume37 · 78th

Confidenceearly

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Tied for the highest rating on this page, with reviewers consistently highlighting thoroughness alongside speed, which is not always an easy combination in this trade.

Website +1213-248-7174 Directions

1243 S Olive St #434, Los Angeles, CA 90015

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Vanguard Realty Advisors

5.037 Google reviews

Vanguard Realty Advisors is a Los Angeles commercial real estate appraisal firm led by Matt Reynolds, who holds the MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute and the certified general real estate appraiser license. The firm handles large portfolio assignments across multiple property types and works with lenders on SBA 504 standards, and reviewers include both financial institutions and fellow appraisers who refer complex assignments to the firm.

What people praise

MAI-designated appraiser handling commercial and portfolio work
Reports consistently delivered on or before the promised due date
Referred to by other appraisers for complex or large-scope assignments
Long-standing relationships with lending institutions, some spanning a decade

Worth knowing

Focused on commercial rather than residential appraisals, so it is not the right fit for a single home sale

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating5 / 5

Review volume37 · 78th

Confidenceearly

Recency11 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The only firm on this page with a clear commercial specialty and a credentialed lead appraiser recommended by peers. The pick for business, lending or large portfolio work rather than a residential purchase or refinance.

Website +1213-673-1425 Directions

3415 S Sepulveda Blvd #1100, Los Angeles, CA 90034

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Los Angeles real estate appraisal services. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.7 from dozens of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a real estate appraisal cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

None of the appraisal businesses on this page publish a fixed fee schedule we can cite with confidence, and cost varies by property type, purpose (refinance, estate, divorce or commercial) and how quickly you need the report. Several offer free preliminary consultations before committing to a full paid appraisal, which is worth asking about upfront.

Serving Los Angeles County

The appraisers above cover Downtown Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks, Culver City and the broader Los Angeles County market. Searching for a real estate appraiser near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you hire a real estate appraiser

Are you certified or licensed as a real estate appraiser in California, and at what level?
How quickly can you turn around the completed report?
Do you have experience with my specific need, such as divorce, estate planning or a commercial property?
What is your fee, and does it change based on property type or urgency?
Can the appraisal be defended in court or used as expert testimony if needed?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these real estate appraisal services?

We started from real estate appraisal businesses in Los Angeles with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

How is a home appraisal different from a real estate agent’s estimate?

An appraisal is an independent, credentialed valuation, while an agent’s estimate is typically an opinion meant to help price a listing. Lenders and courts generally require a certified appraisal, not an agent estimate.

How fast can I get a home appraisal in Los Angeles?

Several appraisers on this page report same-day or next-day turnaround for standard residential appraisals, though complex commercial or portfolio assignments typically take longer.

The bottom line

For a straightforward residential appraisal, Appraising LA and LA Home Appraisal both carry a perfect rating and a track record of fast turnaround, while Vanguard Realty Advisors is the clear choice for commercial or portfolio work. If you are looking to sell a property outright rather than get it independently valued, Priority Home Buyers serves a different need entirely.

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