Luxury coastal home in Orange County, California

Orange County, CA

Accuracy, Professionalism and Communication Is Our Goal!

Certified real estate appraisals in Orange County, CA — residential, divorce, estate, date of death step-up in basis / and expert witness services.

38+ Years Experience
Orange County Specialist
Qualified Expert Witness
4th-Generation Local
Shawn Howard, President and Appraiser at Associated Appraisers

Meet the Appraiser

Shawn Howard

President / Appraiser

35+ years of Real Estate Appraisal experience in Orange County, California. Shawn is a fourth-generation South Orange County resident. He received a B.A. in Business Administration from CSUF in 1993. He began his appraisal career in 1988 and has been certified for many years. His expertise is waterfront and complex multi-million-dollar properties in Orange County. Shawn is also a qualified Expert Witness in Family Dissolution with the Orange County Superior Court.

Our Services

Comprehensive appraisal solutions for homeowners, attorneys, lenders, and investors.

Residential

Residential Appraisals Done Right

Associated Appraisers, Inc. is not a typical 'one-man' appraisal office. With a property and market database dating back 30+ years and several appraisers on staff, plus an administrative assistant and a bookkeeper, we have superior technical, research, and data collection resources.

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Modern luxury residential interior
Legal

Divorce & Estate Appraisals

When dividing assets during a divorce, one of the most common sources of conflict is property value. My professional divorce appraisals ensure fairness, credibility in court and mediation, and peace of mind — no surprises down the road.

Court

Expert Witness Services

As a qualified Expert Witness in Family Dissolution with the Orange County Superior Court, my reports hold weight in court and mediation.

Areas of Expertise

FHA CertifiedVA CertifiedWaterfront PropertiesComplex High-End PropertiesNew ConstructionLitigation AppraisalsEstate PlanningTax AssessmentsREO/Foreclosures

Why Choose Us

Rely on Expertise

At Associated Appraisers, we live up to our commitment to deliver a high-quality appraisal report to you on time. Customer satisfaction is our ultimate goal. With 35+ years of appraisal experience in the community, we have established a clientele that includes a broad representation of government and financial institutions, law firms, relocation companies, and private developers/investors.

35+ Years · Orange County · Certified
Waterfront property in Orange County

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Hours

Monday–Friday8am–5pm
Saturday10am–4pm
SundayClosed

We serve all of Orange County, CA. Whether you need a residential appraisal, date of death step-up in basis, divorce appraisal, or expert witness services, we're here to help.