Jennifer L. Heath, SRA, AI-RRS Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser Appraising Santa Barbara County including: Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, Carpinteria, Summerland www.sbappraiser.com (805) 689-9809 |  | Professional Appraisal Services Provided:
Estate & Trust Appraisals Retrospective/date-of-death valuations compliant with IRS §20.2031-1(b) Appraisals for estate planning, estate tax preparation, estate administration & distribution, trust management, and financial planning
Stepped-Up Basis Valuations Retrospective Appraisals for legal, tax, probate, and fiduciary needs Mortgage & Lending Appraisals (purchase, refinance, conforming, non-conforming, and complex lending assignments) Relocation Appraisals (ERC-compliant valuation for employee relocation and corporate mobility programs) Market Value Appraisals for Co-owner Buyouts Divorce & Partition Appraisals Proposed Construction Appraisals Pre-Listing & Pre-Purchase Appraisals High-Value, Complex, and Unique Property Appraisals Historic Property Appraisals (including Monterey Colonial, Spanish Colonial Revival, and architecturally significant estates) Appraisals Involving Geologic, Coastal, or Hazard-Zone Factors
(debris flow, bluff retreat, slope stability, Mission Canyon overlays, Coastal Commission considerations) Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) & Multi-Parcel Valuations Review Appraisals (lender, forensic, and USPAP compliance reviews) Expert Witness & Litigation Support Consultation Services for attorneys, fiduciaries, CPAs, financial advisors, Realtors, and property owners
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About My Services, Quality, and DedicationFor more than thirty years, I have provided independent, well-supported residential appraisal services throughout Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, Carpinteria, Summerland, and Hope Ranch. As an SRA and AI-RRS Designated Member of the Appraisal Institute, I uphold the highest standards of professional valuation practice. My work is grounded in rigorous methodology, local expertise, and full USPAP compliance—whether the purpose is estate planning, tax reporting, trust administration, relocation, lending, legal matters, or broader financial planning decisions. Every appraisal is tailored to the specific intended use and designed to provide clarity, accuracy, and confidence. Quality, integrity, and dedication define my practice. I understand that fiduciaries, attorneys, CPAs, Realtors/Brokers, banks and lending institutions, financial planners, corporate relocation departments, and families rely on my analyses for critical financial and legal outcomes. My reports are meticulously researched, clearly written, and supported by verifiable market data and sound reasoning. Clients consistently value my responsiveness, thoroughness, and deep knowledge of Santa Barbara’s unique neighborhoods, architectural styles, and regulatory considerations. My commitment is unwavering: to deliver reliable, defensible valuations and exceptional service that stand up to scrutiny and offer peace of mind.
Please use our appraisal Got A Question form to order an appraisal or contact me if there are additional questions about my services. |
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