Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted San Jose Real Estate Appraisal Experts
Cadieux Consulting was founded in 1999 by Brian Cadieux, a California Certified General Appraiser with over 20 years of experience in residential and commercial valuation. Our team specializes in delivering precise property assessments for home sales, refinances, estate planning, divorce settlements, and litigation support. We serve financial institutions, law firms, and individual clients across Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Our appraisers hold prestigious designations including SRA from the Appraisal Institute and adhere to strict IRS compliance standards for qualified appraisals. We leverage advanced technology for electronic report delivery and maintain active involvement in real estate education through teaching and industry speaking engagements.Our commitment to thorough analysis extends to evaluating property condition, location, and market trends to ensure defensible valuations. We provide nationwide desk review services while maintaining deep local market expertise through continuous research and participation in industry organizations. Our team's courtroom experience as expert witnesses demonstrates our ability to withstand legal scrutiny. We prioritize transparent communication throughout the appraisal process and maintain affiliations with professional organizations like the Appraisal Institute and Silicon Valley CAMB. Our 24-hour turnaround for standard reports reflects our dedication to timely service without compromising accuracy.
Services
Estate Appraisals
Divorce Appraisals
Litigation Support
Residential Appraisals
Commercial Appraisals
Santa Clara County Appraisals
San Mateo County Appraisals
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of appraisal experience with SRA designation from the Appraisal Institute
- Our appraisers provide IRS-compliant qualified appraisals for estate tax purposes
- We deliver electronic reports with 24-hour turnaround times
- Our team includes courtroom-tested expert witnesses for litigation support
- We maintain active real estate investment expertise alongside appraisal services
Associations and certifications
- Appraisal Institute
- California Certified General Appraiser
What people say
Accurate valuations
Timely service
Expertise in complex cases
Courtroom-tested professionals
IRS-compliant reporting
Services
Estate Appraisals
Our IRS-compliant estate appraisals determine fair market value for inheritance tax purposes. We analyze property condition, comparable sales, and market trends to create defensible valuations that withstand audit scrutiny. Our certified appraisers follow USPAP standards and maintain detailed documentation for estate settlement proceedings.
Divorce Appraisals
Litigation Support
Our team provides courtroom-tested expert testimony and litigation support through detailed appraisal analysis. We prepare comprehensive reports that withstand legal scrutiny and offer clear explanations of valuation methodologies during real estate disputes.
Residential Appraisals
We deliver precise residential property valuations considering location, school districts, and physical condition. Our appraisers evaluate driveways, landscaping, and structural elements to determine accurate market values for mortgage lending, refinancing, and investment purposes.
Commercial Appraisals
Our commercial appraisals assess income potential, property condition, and market trends for investment properties. We analyze lease agreements, operating expenses, and comparable sales to determine accurate valuations for commercial real estate transactions.
People
Brian Cadieux
Certified General Appraiser
With over 20 years in real estate appraisal, Brian holds the SRA designation from the Appraisal Institute. He has served as lead appraiser for major institutions and provides expert testimony in court cases. Brian teaches appraisal courses at Foothill College and actively participates in industry organizations.
Questions
What types of appraisal services do you offer?
We provide residential and commercial appraisals for estate planning, divorce settlements, litigation support, probate, and refinancing needs.
Are your appraisers certified?
Yes, our lead appraiser holds California Certified General Appraiser status and the SRA designation from the Appraisal Institute.
Which areas do you service?
We cover all Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties with nationwide desk review capabilities for reconciliation services.
How quickly can you complete an appraisal?
Most standard residential appraisals are completed within 24 hours of property inspection.
Do you provide litigation support services?
Yes, we offer expert witness testimony and courtroom-ready appraisal reports for real estate litigation.
Can you help with estate tax valuations?
We specialize in IRS-compliant qualified appraisals for estate tax purposes with full USPAP adherence.
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Adam Wiener
Dec 16, 2020
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You can absolutely trust Cadieux Consulting with your divorce appraisal. Every dollar counts in a buy out!
You can absolutely trust Cadieux Consulting with your divorce appraisal. Every dollar counts in a buy out!