REALTORS REPORT LOSING SALES TO LOW APPRAISAL VALUES

With Appraisal Management Companies now mandated for lenders as of May 1st, which was the formal start of the HVCC, there are hundreds of reports of sales getting de-railed by out-of-area appraisers delivering too-low values for purchase appraisals, thereby threatening sales. Ebert Appraisals has been presenting mini-seminars on methods for agents to adopt to overcome this hazard.    

Due to overwhelming requests, we are now offering our valuable download, "Five Tips for Real Estate Agents", for free, at our site.  You can click on the button above labeled "5 Tips to Close Sales", where you can read it, or download a PDF for your own use. And please help us do a better job, by sending us your feedback.

James Ebert is available for seminars and "Appraiser's Point of View" speaking engagements.

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Thank you for visiting our site. We have over 20 years of wide ranging experience with appraisals, valuations, and legal support, working with home owners, realtors, attorneys and CPAs. We take great care to provide clear, solid, effective documents that have proven to be among the best in the field, with over 90% success rate in legal, courtroom, tax, & divorce cases.  In over ten years, we have not had a single value cut; this does not mean we are timid about our work, it means we are honest and fully convincing in our results.

We are happy to provide you with references, for any of your needs. We know what you need, is someone to help solve your present situation.  Give me a call and let's talk it over, at no charge.      

Addditionally I have a well known expertise with historical and architectural homes, including historical originals by Joseph Eichler, Gregory Ain, John Lautner, Richard Neutra, Rudolf Schindler, Buff & Hensman, and dozens of others, including works by both sons of FRank Lloyd Wright, John Lloyd Wright, and Lloyd Wright. Even an addition by the grandson, Eric Lloyd Wright.  Of course, contemporary architects are given equal billing, with such local masters as Marmol-Radziner, Moule- Polyzoides, Steven Ehrlich, Stephan Kanner, Dean Nota, Griffin Enright, Steven Kent, Vitus Matare, Lorcan O'Herlihy, Jonathan Segal, Emily Jagoda, and many others. I have been told that I will be featured in an upcoming issue of DWELL MAGAZINE, relating my skill with these homes.  Recently the Wall Street Journal and the Los Angeles Times have each showcased a unique architectural home that I had appraised, one of them more than once.

  We are fortunate to do a lot of our work in Southern California, including Malibu (above). We also have assisted folks in San Diego, Mammoth Lakes, Denver, Chicago, Texas, and even Puerto Rico. So we can help you, wherever you are.

We hope you take the time to explore our site, and call or email us with your questions.

Best Regards,

James Ebert  

Reference Quotes from 2009

Realtor thanks to us, about an Historical Architectural Home Purchase:

“Well it took 30 days – but the bank approved your appraisal – we had appraisal review, then a desk top appraisal, then appraisal review of the desk top appraisal, then a field appraisal, and then finally an approval – set to close this week – Thanks again” Andrew J

“As president of First Capital Mortgage, a company providing over $2 Billion in mortgage loans annually, I know many appraisers, and Mr. Ebert has continued to be on my first call list, over the past decade. For over fifteen years, he has assisted a dozen of my fellow colleagues here as well. He continually receives high praise from my clients.”  Sincerely, XX President, XX Mortgage

“Your experience in understanding the market, including the specialty market, has been invaluable. Most appraisers do not have the depth of knowledge that you have. I thank you for your diligence.” XX JPMorgan /Chase Home Mortgage

“In my opinion, there is no better appraiser to properly ascertain an architectural home’s true market value than James Ebert. I would highly recommend Mr. Ebert for any appraisal, particularly a home with architectural merit. I am happy to speak on his behalf, should you desire.”  Respectfully, XX, President Architectural Realty deasy/penner & partners

“James Ebert is an appraiser with a thorough understanding of Southern California residential architecture and the special value placed on this significant architecture by enthusiasts, art collectors and homebuyers with an appreciation for exceptional design…. Those of us who deal in architecture appreciate James’ expertise and his thoughtful and professional assessment of these unique homes.” Sincerely, Barry Gray,  Senior Partner, Deasy Penner & Partners, Beverly Hills, California

“Jim has a unique understanding & appreciation for historically significant homes. He is extremely diligent and detailed. Historic homes have unique value and demand and often command a premium. Unfortunately, there are not more appraisers like Jim that really understand how to evaluate such homes. The real estate world needs more appraisers like Jim that have the experience to truly determine these values.”  Sincerely, Todd Jerry, Seller of his architectural home, a 1946 Gregory Ain Original

Previous Litigation & Estate Reference Quotes

“…I wanted to take time and thank you (Mr. James Ebert) for your assistance in the … appraisal audit. As you know, the Internal Revenue Service had challenged the value of their rental property and the case was argued before an appeals officer. Because of your expertise and professional representation, I won the case. The Internal Revenue service accepted your valuation, with no changes.” Certified Public Accountant

“… Thank you for the wonderful appraisal you prepared for me… I can not express my gratitude enough, for how prepared you were for the court appearance. Your professionalism and expert testimony shined, as the opposing attorney examined you. I think the fact that the judge commented on your credibility, while the other appraiser was biased towards his client, is the highest compliment you can receive.” Los Angeles Attorney

“I would like to offer my sincere thanks for all your effort on my behalf during my ongoing negotiations with the Los Angeles International Airport concerning the acquisition of my house. The advice you gave me regarding likely negotiation tactics proved to be very accurate, and as a result I was well prepared during my meetings with representatives of the Airport. The thorough and articulate appraisal you prepared for us proved invaluable during the process.” West Los Angeles Homeowner