About Custom Valuations
Custom Valuations provides professional residential real estate appraisal services throughout North Idaho and Spokane County, Washington. With more than 30 years of valuation experience, we specialize in complex and non-lender appraisal assignments where experience, thorough research, and a well-supported opinion of value matter.
Our appraisal services include divorce and marital property valuations, estate and trust appraisals, retrospective and date-of-death appraisals, expert witness and litigation support, private property valuations, and complex residential properties.
Every appraisal is independently researched, clearly documented, and prepared to provide clients, attorneys, trustees, and other professionals with a credible opinion of value they can understand and rely upon.
Specialized Appraisal Services
Types of Valuations
Estate and Trust Appraisals
Estate & Trust Appraisals Estate & Trust matters often require a reliable, well-supported opinion of real property value. We provide professional appraisals for attorneys, trustees, personal representatives, CPAs, & families handling estate settlement, probate, trusts, tax matters, and asset distribution. Our reports are thoroughly researched, clearly documented, & prepared to provide a credible, independent opinion of value for the professionals and families relying on them.
Divorce Appraisals
Divorce proceedings often require an independent, well-supported opinion of real property value. We provide professional appraisals for attorneys, mediators & individuals needing reliable valuations for the division of marital assets. Whether valuing the marital home, investment properties, or multiple real estate holdings, we provide an unbiased valuation both parties can rely on. Expert testimony & litigation support are also available when a case moves to court.
Expert Witness & Litigation Support
Real estate disputes require an appraiser who can clearly explain and defend their conclusions. With extensive appraisal experience and courtroom testimony, we provide expert witness and litigation support for attorneys and their clients. Services include property valuation, appraisal review, case consultation, deposition support & expert testimony. We provide clear, credible analysis that stands up to scrutiny in negotiations and the courtroom.
Retrospective & Date-of-Death Appraisals
Retrospective & Date-of-Death Appraisals Retrospective appraisals establish a property's value as of a specific date in the past. These valuations are commonly needed for date-of-death estate matters, tax purposes, divorce, litigation, and other legal or financial needs. We research historical market conditions and comparable sales relevant to the effective date, providing a well-supported, clearly documented opinion of value prepared for professional review.
Geographic Coverage Area
Our Coverage Area
Custom Valuations provides residential real estate appraisal services throughout North Idaho and Spokane County, Washington.
Our North Idaho service area includes Kootenai, Bonner, Boundary, Benewah, and Shoshone Counties, including Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Priest Lake, Kellogg, Wallace, Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint, and everything in between.
In Washington, we provide appraisal services throughout Spokane County, including Spokane, Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Oldtown, Medical Lake and all the surrounding communities.
With 30 years of valuation experience in the region, we bring a strong understanding of the local communities, property types, and market influences that shape real estate values throughout our service area.
What is an Appraisal...
A real estate appraisal is an independent, professional opinion of a property's market value. An appraiser considers the property's location, size, condition, features, comparable sales, and current market conditions to develop a well-supported opinion of value.
Why Might You Need an Appraisal?
An appraisal can be helpful when you need to:
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Settle an estate or trust
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Divide property during a divorce
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Establish a property's value as of a past date
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Prepare for litigation or legal proceedings
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Determine value before buying or selling
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Make informed financial or property decisions
Unlike an online estimate or automated valuation, a professional appraisal considers the characteristics of the individual property and the market in which it competes.
Meet the Appraiser
Allyson Knapp | Certified Residential Appraiser
With 30 years of experience in real estate valuation, Allyson Knapp brings extensive knowledge of the North Idaho and Spokane County markets to every appraisal assignment.
Her background includes residential fee appraisal, mass appraisal and assessment, real estate sales, complex property valuation, litigation support, and expert testimony. Having worked on both the private and public sides of real estate valuation, she understands not only how property values are developed, but how those values must be researched, supported, explained, and defended.
Born and raised in the Inland Northwest, Allyson combines decades of local market knowledge with a straightforward approach to appraisal. Whether the assignment involves a divorce, estate or trust, retrospective valuation, complex property, or litigation, the goal is the same: an independent, well-supported opinion of value that clients and professionals can rely on.
Professional Qualifications
Certified Residential Appraiser — Idaho & Washington
Licensed REALTOR® — Idaho & Washington
30 Years of Real Estate Valuation Experience
Former Chief Deputy Assessor — Kootenai County
Expert Witness & Litigation Experience
Get a Quote
CustomValuations@msn.com
Phone
208.699.8500
What Does an Appraisal Cost?
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all appraisal fee. The cost depends on the complexity of the property and the amount of research required to develop a reliable opinion of value.
A typical home in a subdivision with plenty of comparable sales is generally more straightforward to appraise. Properties such as acreage, waterfront, manufactured homes, farms, unique custom homes, or luxury properties may require additional research, analysis, and explanation.
Tell us a little about the property you want appraised and what you need the appraisal for, and we’ll provide a quote upfront—no surprises.