When my father passed away, I found myself needing a date of death appraisal, a process that was completely new to me. Austin made what felt overwhelming much more manageable. He was responsive and thorough in all of his communications, answered my questions with patience, and was flexible on timing. As someone who lives in a different county, with the house in Marin, it was reassuring to have someone local who was easy to reach and very responsive. read more

Austin at Realvals did a great job appraising our property. He responded quickly to a Yelp inquiry and provided a cost estimate right away, a price that was well below that of competitors. He's licensed and professional, and the final report was comprehensive and exactly what we were looking for. Additionally, he's a really nice and considerate guy. We don't wear shoes in the house (read: Asian), and he removed his shoes before entering. I wasn't even going to ask, but he did it anyway. This may seem like a small thing to others, but this level of consideration and respect for a household says a lot about his character. We got an appointment quickly and the turnaround time was fast. Really couldn't have imagined this happening in a better way. Thank you, Austin! read more

Look no further, Austin is great! I needed his help with a date of death appraisal in Mill Valley. He responded quickly to my email request. We spoke by phone and the appraisal was set up that week. He arrived on time and performed a thorough inspection. He gave me the date the appraisal would be ready, only three business days. The appraisal arrived that morning. It was a thorough report with comps, pictures, and great explanations. I researched other appraisers, glad I went with Austin at Realvals. read more

Austin was efficient and provided the appraisal reports on the date as promised. His price was more reasonable than others. Overall, excellent service! read more

A big thank you to Austin at Realvals for his excellent service with date of death property appraisal. He was professional, effective and highly responsive even during the holiday season. I was most impressed with his market valuation expertise, flexibility and the speedy turnaround. The appraisal report was very well documented with comparable, pictures and detailed research. Austin's appraisal website blogs are very helpful and highly educational. Likewise, the pricing disclosure is transparent and his quotes are most competitive. I look forward to working with Austin on future appraisals and will refer him again and again. read more

I needed a retrospective appraisal following a death in the family. Austin was responsive and flexible with scheduling. His appraisal was thorough and prompt. He was a pleasure to work with. read more

My experience with Austin couldn't have been better. He appraised a property for me at the last minute and shared a ton of insights on the overall market. This was incredibly useful as I entered a heated bidding competition because it helped me understand where an appraiser would come in, and what extra cash might be required up front to cover the discrepancy. This is an individual you want on your team. read more

***SPEEDY ***PROFESSIONAL ***COURTEOUS ***GREAT COMMUNICATION I called Austin on a Friday and he was able to appraise my property following Sunday! Now that's great service. I needed a rush and must have called a dozen people. This man totally delivered and was very courteous! Thank you for going "over and beyond" with my property. I will definitely use you again and refer you to everyone I know! read more

Austin provided me with an excellent evaluation service. When everyone else I rang was too busy, Austin made time to come around that week to review the house. His report was thorough, professional and detailed. He also took the time to educate me on how price was evaluated, so I could understand the process better and the value of potential renovations. Simply a great guy! Highly recommended. read more

I chose Austin for an appraisal of property in San Francisco. He was very easy to communicate with and did an excellent job. I recommend him without reservation. read more

Austin provided a professional appraisal at a reasonable price. He delivered it on-time as promised.

Austin was very professional, quick and helpful. Kept his timeline, price and all expectation. I can definitely recommend his services.

I consulted Austin for advice on appraising property in San Francisco. He educated me about the process which really helped me better understand and trust the appraisal. I would enjoy the opportunity to work with Austin again and recommend him to friends. read more

I have worked with Austin for years now and I can always count on him to have appraisals done quickly and accurately. He makes appointments fast and is able to have the reports back within reasonable time frames when other appraisers seem to have no sense of urgency. Real estate is a quick moving business and I have found Austin to be an asset in providing real estate valuations timely and with professionalism. read more

I just had a real estate appraisal completed by Mr. Fernald. This was an appraisal of a house for a prior year, not the current one. He made a comparable sales analysis to determine the house's fair market value back then. He was very professional, detailed, and prompt in his work. I highly recommend his services. In addition, he charged me about $200 less than other licensed appraisers, which was another bonus. read more

Austin is picture-perfect. He's completely reliable, professional, thorough, and a naturally friendly person. He showed up exactly on time. He was able to help with an appraisal, where the timing was a bit tight. The report he provided was detailed and high quality. What more could you want? read more

I was on a tight timeframe and Austin did two appraisals for me within a week! Great communication. Speedy service.