Residential real estate appraisers provide an independent opinion of a home's market value. Lenders order appraisals for mortgages, and homeowners hire appraisers for estates, divorces, tax appeals and pricing decisions.
Common appraisal services include:
Hire an appraiser when you need a documented, independent opinion of value. A lender-ordered appraisal is arranged through the lender. Art, jewelry and personal property appraisal is outside this category.
We are a small team of local real estate appraisers specializing in estate, divorce, pre listing, private party appraisals. We are not a management company and we do not outsource your appraisal. We also provide home measurements, floor plans, Home Energy Scores, and 3D virtual tours under our A Quality Measurement business name and website. We are Portland’s best appraisers.
State Certified Residential Appraiser, Oregon & Washington State Licensed Real Estate Principal Broker, Oregon Building Performance Institute Certified Professional
We’re not just here to run the numbers—we’re here to help you move forward with confidence. For over 30 years, we’ve provided honest, defensible appraisals across Portland and surrounding areas. At Bernhardt Appraisal, we know that behind every property is a personal story—and behind every appraisal, a critical decision. That’s why we approach every valuation with professionalism, precision, and empathy. For over 30 years, we’ve served the Portland area with appraisals that aren’t just accurate, but dependable in moments that matter—whether in court, with family, or during key financial transitions.
Ed Geist PC DBA–Geist Appraisal Services is a locally owned and operated property appraisal company based in Portland, Oregon, with over 25 years of experience in the industry. The company specializes in delivering accurate and reliable residential appraisals to support a wide range of needs, including divorce proceedings, estate and date of death assessments, and pre-sale market evaluations. Serving clients across Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties, the company is dedicated to providing unbiased valuations that empower clients to make confident and informed real estate decisions. Guided by a commitment to integrity, precision, and a deep understanding of the regional market, Geist Appraisal Services has established itself as a trusted partner for homeowners, attorneys, and families navigating important financial and property-related matters.
At EMS Estates we provide GIA Gemologist appraisals, repairs and custom designs for your jewelry. We also sell jewelry on consignment and buy and sell estate pieces. It's our mission to make the process transparent, whether we are explaining how we calculate an appraisal value or are helping you find a gift that lasts a lifetime. We believe educated customers make the best decisions and that's how we earn your trust. Thanks for supporting a small woman-owned business
Personal property appraisals, estate sales, auctions, consignments and retail sales of antiques, art, home decor, jewelry, vintage collections and unique enrichments
Hi all! I am Jessie English (she/her), a native Oregonian with a love for all jewelry. I am a Graduate Gemologist of the Gemological Institute of America, a Certified Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA), and compliant with The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). With 30+ years of experience in the jewelry industry, I have a deep understanding of jewelry valuation, manufacturing, history, brand recognition, and gem identification. My work ethic is grounded in integrity, honest communication, professionalism, and attention to detail. It is important to me that all my clients receive the most accurate appraisal possible, with equal service and care. My background is in the retail side of vintage and antique jewelry. I have also taught classes on jewelry era and materials identification. I began my appraisal journey in 2016 because nothing brings me more pleasure than to connect people with their jewelry, helping them get to know it for more than just its looks. I am equipped to handle all types of jewelry and gem identification from newly-made pieces to inherited items. Because of my long-standing career in this field, I can also broker items for clients within my large network of jewelry sellers. I am also a Vintage and Antique Jewelry Specialist (aka "Antique Jewelry Geek"), focusing on materials and manufacturing as it relates to history. Because of this, my favorite service is to help with items that need sorting to determine what is "real," what is "precious," what should be appraised, or what you can let the kids play with. It doesn't matter to me whether it's a large diamond ring or a costume bracelet, every piece can have meaning and preciousness when you get to know it better. When I am not spending time with jewelry, I am snuggling cats, playing board games, and camping with my husband in Oregon's beautiful wilderness.
The Jewelry Appraisers of Portland offers full service gemological testing and evaluations, while you wait and watch. We offer appraisals for Insurance Replacement, Estate Tax, Fair Market Value, Liquidation, Equitable and Disputed Separation of Assets purposes and more. We also provide pre and post purchase consultations. Gain courage and confidence when shopping for your purchase by spending some time with us first. Already made your purchase? You can have the peace of mind knowing an unbiased, independent professional has examined your purchase. We offer verification services for purchases you might make on-line or though sources you are less comfortable with. In cases of dispute, we are one of the only totally independent jewelry appraisal laboratory in the Portland area. We do not buy, sell or become involved in transactions. We can provide the documentation you need. As an independent we are not influenced by where the purchase was made. You can be assured the information you get is reliable and unbiased. We adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. The USPAP standards are ethical guidelines set forth by a Federal agency designed to regulate real property appraisers. As personal property appraisers, we adhere to these guidelines voluntarily.
Leverage Auto Appraisals is an Oregon licensed Independent Car and Total Loss Car Appraisal service & experts in Total loss appraisal clause insurance claim disputes in Portland, OR. since 2010. We produce accurate total loss car appraisals and negotiate on behalf of the insured to dispute lowball valuations from CCC One, Mitchell, JD Power, and VVS. Serving Oregon and Washington, including Portland, Salem, Eugene, Bend, Beaverton, Hillsboro, and Tigard, we appraise cars, trucks, SUVs, RVs, Motor Coaches, stolen vehicles and diesel trucks. We represent owners against major insurers like Progressive and State Farm to recover your vehicle's true fair market value. We do not work for any insurance companies, ensuring unbiased service
For nearly four decades, Portland Residential Appraisals, Inc., has been providing residential valuation and consulting services. From new construction to historical homes and land appraisals to small plex properties, from the simple to the very complex, we have valuation professionals that have the knowledge, experience and expertise to appraise any residential property type. All of our appraisers are State licensed or certified, and FHA approved. The principals, Greg Lamunyan, SRA, AI-RRS and MacKenzie Robertson, SRA, are Designated Members of the Appraisal Institute
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A real estate appraiser inspects the property, researches comparable sales and market conditions, and prepares a report with an opinion of the property's market value as of a specific date.
Homeowners commonly hire an appraiser for estates and date-of-death values, divorce, property tax appeals or setting a listing price. A lender arranges its own appraisal for a mortgage. An appraisal is a formal valuation by a state-licensed or certified appraiser, which differs from an agent's market analysis.
Confirm the appraiser is licensed or certified in your state, ask about experience with your property type and purpose, such as estates or tax appeals, and what the report includes.
Cost depends on the property's size and complexity, location, the purpose and type of report, rush requests and whether the appraiser must testify or provide additional consulting.
Make the home accessible, including the attic, basement and outbuildings, and provide a list of improvements with dates. Share any survey or recent inspection that might help the appraiser.