About West Coast Evaluation — Certified Appraisals in Southern California

Court-ready valuations trusted by homeowners, attorneys, and lenders across Los Angeles, the South Bay, and Orange County.

At West Coast Evaluation, every appraisal begins with one principle: your equity deserves clarity and confidence. Our certified appraisers serve clients throughout Southern California, delivering reports that stand up to scrutiny and help you move forward with certainty.

From ocean-view homes in Hermosa Beach to estate properties across the region, our team combines hyper-local market knowledge with meticulous methodology. We explain every adjustment and document every detail so your valuation is more than numbers — it’s a foundation you can rely on.

Explore our regional coverage in the Areas We Serve hub, or dive into insights on the What’s It Worth blog. Whether you’re preparing to list, refinancing, or navigating legal matters, we’re here to protect your equity with clarity and care.

For families navigating sensitive legal matters, our Trust Appraisal services provide neutral, defensible valuations designed for attorneys and fiduciaries. It’s one more way we help ensure your decisions are built on reliable numbers.

At West Coast Evaluation, professionalism meets purpose. We elevate your experience, exceed expectations, and support what matters most: your real estate goals and financial confidence.

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Professional Valuation Network

The West Coast Evaluation Consortium

Specialized expertise. Shared standards. Trusted valuation.

West Coast Evaluation brings together experienced appraisal professionals with specialized knowledge across Southern California real estate markets. Through a collaborative consortium model, assignments benefit from diverse valuation experience, local market understanding, and a commitment to clear, defensible conclusions.

W. Christian Abad, Certified Residential Appraiser and Expert Witness with West Coast Evaluation

W. Christian Abad

Certified Residential Appraiser | Expert Witness | Complex Valuation Specialist

W. Christian Abad brings more than 20 years of appraisal experience providing defensible valuations across residential, commercial, and specialty asset classes. His experience includes probate, conservatorship, divorce, complex litigation matters, and expert witness assignments.

20+ Years Experience 250+ Court Proceedings Probate & Estate Complex Valuation

James K. Moore

Certified Real Estate Appraiser | FHA-Approved Appraiser

James K. Moore has provided appraisal services throughout Southern California since 2005, with experience valuing single-family residences, condominiums, 2–4 unit properties, and commercial assignments.

Specialties
  • Residential Valuation
  • FHA Assignments
  • Multi-Family Properties
  • Estate Valuation

Troy L. Peters

Certified General Appraiser | Assessment Appeal Specialist

Troy L. Peters brings over 25 years of valuation experience across residential and commercial properties throughout Southern California, including service as a Hearing Officer / Commissioner for the Los Angeles County Assessment Appeal Board.

Specialties
  • Residential & Commercial Valuation
  • Tax Appeal Matters
  • Market Analysis
  • Complex Assignments

Why the Consortium Model Matters

Complex real estate decisions often require more than a standard approach. The West Coast Evaluation Consortium combines specialized professionals so each assignment benefits from the appropriate experience, perspective, and valuation expertise.