Estate & Date-of-Death
Well-supported current and retrospective valuations for estates, trusts, probate matters, and tax planning.
Learn more →Orange County & Southern California residential appraiser
Know what the property is worth—and why.
Fullerton-based California Certified Residential Appraiser providing clear, well-supported valuations for important legal, financial, lending, and personal decisions.
Steve Mariani · California Certified Residential Appraiser · AR041384
Residential Valuation Independently prepared
PropertySubject residence
MarketSouthern California
ApproachEvidence-based
ConclusionClear & defensible
ExperienceNearly two decades
20±Years of residential valuation experience
SoCalDeep local market knowledge
CRCalifornia Certified Residential Appraiser
Appraisal services
Valuation for decisions that matter.
Every assignment begins with its intended use. The result is a focused, credible report built to answer the question at hand.
Divorce & Litigation
Independent residential valuations developed for attorneys, mediators, and parties who need clear, defensible analysis.
Learn more →Private Appraisals
Objective answers for homeowners making decisions about equity, family transfers, buyouts, or financial planning.
Learn more →Pre-Listing Decisions
A credible opinion of value before you set a price, make improvements, or decide whether selling is the right move.
Learn more →Complex & Luxury Homes
Experienced appraisal analysis for custom, high-value, unique, extensively remodeled, and ultra-luxury residences.
Learn more →Professional Support
Responsive valuation guidance for attorneys, CPAs, fiduciaries, financial advisors, and real estate professionals.
For professional partners
A responsive valuation resource for you and your clients.
When a residential property affects an estate, settlement, tax decision, or financial plan, you need more than a number. You need analysis that can be understood, explained, and relied upon.
Discuss an assignment →- Homeowners
- Attorneys
- Trustees & Executors
- CPAs & Tax Professionals
- Financial Advisors
- Real Estate Professionals
About Steve
Experienced judgment. Straightforward communication.
Steve Mariani is a California Certified Residential Appraiser with nearly two decades of experience valuing homes throughout Southern California.
His work includes complex and luxury residences, estates and retrospective assignments, litigation-related matters, private valuations, and lender work. Each assignment is approached with objectivity, careful market research, and respect for the decision the appraisal will support. Steve has experience valuing complex and ultra-luxury residences, including some of Southern California's most significant private properties.
Based in Fullerton, Steve serves Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties, with San Diego County available by assignment.
CredentialCertified Residential AppraiserCalifornia License AR041384
What to expect
A clear process from first call to final report.
Define the assignment
We discuss the property, intended use, effective date, timing, and any special circumstances.
Inspect & analyze
The property and relevant market data are carefully researched, verified, and analyzed.
Receive a clear report
You receive a professional appraisal with the reasoning and market support behind the conclusion.
Service area
Residential appraisal coverage across Southern California.
Local market competency is considered before every assignment. Coverage includes standard residences as well as high-value, custom, extensively remodeled, and otherwise complex homes.
Orange County
Fullerton, Brea, Placentia, Yorba Linda, Anaheim, Orange, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and surrounding communities.
Greater Southern California
Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties, with select San Diego County assignments accepted based on property type and location.
Common questions
When an independent residential appraisal can help.
Do you provide date-of-death and retrospective appraisals?
Yes. Appraisals can be developed as of a prior effective date for estate settlement, step-up-in-basis, trust, probate, and related tax-planning needs.
Can an appraisal be used for divorce or legal matters?
Yes. Independent residential valuations are available for attorneys, mediators, fiduciaries, and parties who need a clear, supportable opinion of value.
Do you appraise standard homes as well as luxury properties?
Yes. The practice includes conventional single-family homes and condominiums, along with custom, high-value, unique, and complex residential properties.
What information is helpful when requesting a quote?
The property address, intended use, required effective date, timing, and any unusual property characteristics help define the appropriate scope of work.
A separate resource
Considering selling the property?
If your next step may involve a sale, connect with Jaclyn Mariani for residential real estate guidance, thoughtful preparation, and design-minded marketing.
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