# Palm Desert Real Estate Appraiser - Brian Ward Appraisal

> Certified residential real estate appraiser serving Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs, Coachella, and the Coachella Valley with 22+ years of experience and over 7,000 appraisals completed. Specializing in date of death appraisals for step-up in basis tax valuations, estate appraisals, divorce property appraisals, bankruptcy appraisals, and pre-purchase/pre-sale home appraisals. Qualified expert witness for litigation, divorce, and bankruptcy matters.

## Business Information

- Name: Brian Ward Appraisal - Palm Desert
- Phone: (888) 844-1733 (toll-free)
- Direct (Riverside County): (951) 309-2131
- Email: contact@brianward.com
- Website: https://www.palmdesertappraiser.com
- Main Site: https://www.brianward.com
- Address: 15877 Paseo Del Sur, San Diego, CA 92127
- Service Area: Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs, Thousand Palms, and the Coachella Valley
- Price Range: $299 - $725
- Years of Experience: 22+
- Appraisals Completed: 7,000+

## Primary Service Area Communities

- Palm Desert, CA
- Rancho Mirage, CA
- Indian Wells, CA
- La Quinta, CA
- Indio, CA
- Cathedral City, CA
- Desert Hot Springs, CA
- Palm Springs, CA
- Coachella, CA
- Thousand Palms, CA

## Appraisal Services

- [Date of Death Appraisal](https://www.palmdesertappraiser.com/index.html#date-of-death): Retrospective valuations for IRS step-up in basis, estate tax, probate, and trust administration
- [Estate Appraisal](https://www.palmdesertappraiser.com/index.html#estate): Valuations for estate planning, probate proceedings, and trust administration
- [Divorce Appraisal](https://www.palmdesertappraiser.com/index.html#divorce): Property valuations for equitable division in divorce and marriage dissolution
- [Bankruptcy Appraisal](https://www.palmdesertappraiser.com/index.html#bankruptcy): Valuations for Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings
- [Pre-Purchase Appraisal](https://www.palmdesertappraiser.com/index.html#pre-purchase): Independent valuations before buying a home to negotiate fair price
- [Pre-Sale Appraisal](https://www.palmdesertappraiser.com/index.html#pre-sale): Valuations to establish accurate listing price before selling
- [Expert Witness & Litigation Support](https://www.palmdesertappraiser.com/index.html#expert-witness): Qualified expert testimony for litigation, divorce, and bankruptcy matters
- [Standard Appraisals](https://www.palmdesertappraiser.com/appraisal-fees.html): Full interior and exterior inspection appraisals
- [Desktop Appraisals](https://www.palmdesertappraiser.com/appraisal-fees.html): Full appraisal without property inspection for qualified properties
- [Drive-By Appraisals](https://www.palmdesertappraiser.com/appraisal-fees.html): Exterior inspection only valuations

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## About Brian Ward Appraisal

Brian Ward Appraisal specializes in residential real estate appraisals outside of mortgage lending. We serve as certified appraisers, expert witnesses, and litigation support professionals for attorneys, CPAs, estate professionals, and individuals throughout the Coachella Valley. Our appraisals are known for clarity, accuracy, and detailed analysis that stands up to scrutiny from judges, attorneys, the IRS, and accountants.

## Pricing

- Basic Desktop Appraisal: $299
- Desktop Appraisal: $449
- Drive-By Appraisal: $575
- Standard Appraisal (full inspection): $625
- 2-4 Unit Properties: $550-$725 depending on type

## Certifications & Qualifications

- Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser
- 22+ years of professional appraisal experience
- 7,000+ completed appraisals
- Expert witness qualified for litigation support
- IRS-compliant appraisal reporting

## Related Sites

- [Brian Ward Appraisal Main Site](https://www.brianward.com): Serving San Diego and Riverside Counties
- [date-of-death.com](https://www.date-of-death.com): Dedicated resource for date of death appraisals and IRS step-up in basis requirements

## Contact

For appraisal services in Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley:
- Call (951) 309-2131 (Riverside County direct) or (888) 844-1733 (toll-free)
- Email: contact@brianward.com
- Online: https://www.palmdesertappraiser.com/contact.html