Business Details
38 Years
experience
Expert Real Estate Appraisal Services in Edmonds, WA
Founded in 1988, American Home Appraisal has built a reputation as a trusted provider of comprehensive real estate valuation services across the Puget Sound region. With over 35 years of combined experience, our certified appraisers deliver objective evaluations and detailed reports tailored to residential, commercial, and industrial properties. We specialize in new construction appraisals, condominium assessments, acreage evaluations, and retrospective appraisals for estate purposes.Our process integrates interior and exterior inspections, neighborhood analysis, and comparable sales research to ensure accurate market valuations. Licensed professionals Lauren Ellis and Linda Ellis lead our team, utilizing advanced tools like Altos Research market data to inform clients' real estate decisions. From pre-listing consultations to complex commercial valuations, we maintain rigorous standards of professionalism and transparency in every appraisal we conduct.
Services
Residential Appraisals
Commercial Appraisals
Industrial Appraisals
Multi-Family Properties
New Construction Appraisals
Condominium Appraisals
Acreage & Land Appraisals
Estate Valuation
Tax Assessments
Insurance Assessments
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- Certified appraisers with Washington State licenses and 35+ years of local market experience
- Comprehensive reports include interior/exterior inspections and Altos Research market data
- Specialized services for residential, commercial, industrial, and land properties
- Detailed analysis of comparable sales and neighborhood characteristics
- Transparent process with personalized phone consultations before inspections
Services
Residential Appraisals
We conduct thorough residential property evaluations including interior/exterior inspections, square footage calculations, and defect analysis. Our reports incorporate neighborhood assessments and comparable sales data to determine accurate market values for primary residences and investment properties across the Puget Sound region.
Commercial Appraisals
Our commercial appraisal services analyze income potential through capitalization rates and market comparisons. We evaluate office buildings, retail spaces, and industrial properties using cost approach methodologies that account for land value, improvements, and depreciation to support informed investment decisions.
Estate Valuation
We provide certified appraisals for estate settlements and probate proceedings. Our detailed reports document property conditions, improvements, and market positioning to establish fair market values that meet legal requirements for asset distribution and tax purposes.
Land Appraisals
Our land valuation services assess vacant parcels and agricultural properties considering zoning regulations, development potential, and environmental factors. We analyze recent land sales in comparable locations to deliver defensible valuation opinions for purchase, sale, or financing purposes.
New Construction Appraisals
We evaluate new construction projects at various development stages using cost approach methodologies. Our appraisals consider construction quality, material costs, and market demand to determine as-complete value projections that support lending decisions and pricing strategies.
People
Lauren Ellis
Owner & Certified General Real Estate Appraiser
With Washington State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license #1100744, Lauren Ellis brings decades of valuation expertise to complex residential and commercial properties across the Puget Sound region.
Linda Ellis
Owner & Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser
As Washington State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser #23024573, Linda Ellis specializes in detailed home valuations, combining technical precision with deep understanding of local housing markets.
Questions
What information does an appraisal report include?
Our reports feature property sketches, square footage calculations, improvement details, defect disclosures, and market analysis using Altos Research data.
How does the appraisal process work?
We begin with a phone consultation, followed by property inspection, neighborhood assessment, comparable sales analysis, and final report preparation in standardized or narrative format.
What areas do you service?
We provide appraisal services throughout the Puget Sound area, including Edmonds, Seattle, and surrounding communities in Washington State.
What types of properties do you appraise?
We evaluate residential homes, commercial buildings, industrial properties, multi-family units, new constructions, condominiums, and vacant land parcels.
Are your appraisers certified?
Yes, our team includes Washington State Certified General and Residential Real Estate Appraisers with licenses #1100744 and #23024573.
