Business Details
24 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Real Estate Appraisals in Littleton, CO
Concept Appraisal Services has established itself as a trusted leader in real estate valuation, serving Littleton and surrounding Colorado counties for over two decades. Founded by Senior Appraiser Connie Jo Esbenson, our firm combines rigorous analytical methods with deep local market expertise to deliver accurate, defensible appraisals for residential and commercial properties. We specialize in complex valuations for estate settlements, divorce proceedings, bankruptcy cases, and financial planning, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.Our commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in our personalized approach, transparent communication, and ability to explain technical valuation concepts clearly. With extensive experience in litigation support and expert testimony, we provide appraisals that meet legal and IRS requirements while prioritizing ethical practice and client education. Our team's dedication to continuous professional development ensures we remain at the forefront of appraisal methodologies and regulatory standards.
Services
Estate Appraisals
Divorce Appraisals
Bankruptcy Appraisals
Tax Appeal Appraisals
Rush Appraisals
Home Measurement
Litigation Support
PMI Removal Appraisals
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of specialized appraisal experience in Colorado's real estate market
- Our appraisals meet IRS and court standards for legal defensibility
- We provide clear explanations of valuation methodologies and findings
- Our team handles urgent cases with expedited turnaround times
- We maintain strict confidentiality for sensitive legal and financial matters
Services
Estate Appraisals
Professional estate appraisals for asset distribution and tax purposes. Our certified appraisers provide IRS-compliant valuations that withstand legal scrutiny. Services include date-of-death appraisals, trust valuations, and charitable donation assessments. We maintain detailed documentation to support estate tax filings and probate court requirements.
Divorce Appraisals
Impartial property valuations for divorce proceedings. We conduct thorough analyses of residential and investment properties to determine fair market value. Our reports include retrospective valuations for divorce dates and meet court requirements for equitable asset division. All appraisals maintain strict confidentiality.
Bankruptcy Appraisals
Accurate property assessments for bankruptcy filings. We evaluate home equity positions to support Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 proceedings. Our appraisals help determine asset liquidation values and repayment plan feasibility while maintaining compliance with trustee requirements.
Bail Bonds Appraisals
Urgent real estate valuations for bail bond collateral. We provide expedited appraisals with 24-48 hour turnaround times. Our team works discreetly with legal professionals to determine collateral value for bail bond requirements while maintaining client confidentiality.
Tax Appeal Appraisals
Professional property valuations for tax assessment appeals. We analyze market data and comparable sales to challenge over-assessments. Our detailed reports help property owners reduce tax liabilities through evidence-based valuation arguments presented to county assessors.
People
Connie Jo Esbenson
Senior Appraiser & Founder
Certified Residential Appraiser with 20+ years of experience specializing in complex valuations. Expert in estate settlements, divorce proceedings, and litigation support. Maintains ongoing professional development in advanced valuation techniques and IRS compliance standards.
Questions
What types of appraisals do you specialize in?
We specialize in estate, divorce, bankruptcy, bail bond, tax appeal, and PMI removal appraisals for residential and commercial properties.
How quickly can you complete an urgent appraisal?
We offer rush services with 24-48 hour turnaround for bail bond and other urgent appraisal needs while maintaining accuracy.
Are your appraisals accepted by courts and the IRS?
Yes, our appraisals meet legal and IRS standards with proper documentation for court proceedings and tax filings.
Do you provide appraisals for government-backed mortgages?
We conduct FHA, VA, and USDA mortgage appraisals that meet specific government lending requirements.
How do you handle confidential appraisal situations?
We maintain strict confidentiality protocols for all legal and financial appraisals with secure document handling.
