Services
Larocca Appraisals provides certified residential appraisals for lending, estate and probate, divorce, property tax appeal, pre-listing, condominium, investment property, and litigation purposes throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Every assignment is completed under USPAP by a Florida certified residential appraiser and most reports are delivered within two to three business days of inspection.
A full residential appraisal is an independent opinion of market value supported by an interior and exterior inspection, a sketch and photographs, and verified comparable sales. In South Florida it typically costs $450 to $900 and is delivered two to three business days after inspection.
A desktop appraisal values a property from verified market data without a site visit; a drive-by appraisal adds an exterior observation. Both are faster and less expensive than a full appraisal, usually $250 to $450, and are used when interior access is not practical.
An estate appraisal establishes a property's fair market value as of the date of death or an alternate valuation date. Personal representatives, trustees, and CPAs use it for probate filings, step-up in basis, and equitable division among heirs. Reports are retrospective and IRS-compliant.
A divorce appraisal provides a neutral opinion of the marital home's market value for equitable distribution. Florida courts and mediators rely on an independent certified appraiser rather than agent estimates, and the report can be prepared as of the filing date or another date the parties agree on.
A tax appeal appraisal is an independent valuation as of January 1 of the tax year, used to challenge a county's assessed value before the Value Adjustment Board. If the appraised market value is below the assessment, the petition has documented evidence rather than opinion.
A pre-listing appraisal is an independent valuation ordered before a home goes on the market. It gives the seller a defensible asking price, evidence to support negotiation, and early warning of issues that could derail the buyer's lender appraisal weeks later.
A condominium appraisal values a unit within its building and line, accounting for floor level, view, exposure, parking, assessments, and reserve status. In South Florida high-rises these factors can move value more than square footage, so unit-level comparison is essential.
An investment property appraisal values a rental, duplex, or small multifamily building using both comparable sales and the income the property generates. Reports typically include a market rent schedule and an operating income analysis alongside the sales comparison conclusion.
Expert witness appraisal work provides litigation-ready valuation, review of opposing reports, and sworn testimony. Assignments are completed under USPAP with a documented workfile, and the appraiser is available for deposition, mediation, and courtroom testimony.
Fees reflect property type, square footage, complexity, and urgency. Coverage spans the three South Florida counties — see the cities we appraise in or estimate your cost with the appraisal fee calculator. For background on process and terminology, read how residential appraisals work.
Tell us the property address and what the report is for. You'll get scope, fee, and turnaround the same business day.
