Estate & Probate
Current and retrospective valuations for estate settlement, probate, trusts, inheritance, and date-of-death needs.
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Independent Residential Appraisals
Know What Your Property Is Worth.
Professional residential appraisal services for homeowners, attorneys, estate representatives, real estate professionals, and lending institutions throughout Western Washington.
Private AppraisalsEstate, divorce, pre-listing, tax appeals & more
Certified ExperienceResidential valuation expertise across Western Washington
Lending BackgroundTrusted mortgage and lender appraisal work
Back-to-Back Winner
Voted Best of South Sound in 2025 & 2026.
Epic Appraisal is proud to have been recognized by the South Sound community in consecutive years. That recognition reflects the professionalism, local expertise, communication, and dependable service our clients count on.
Private Appraisal Services
Independent answers for important real estate decisions.
Every appraisal starts with a different question. We help clients understand property value when the answer matters for a legal, financial, estate, or personal decision.
Divorce & Separation
Independent valuations for property division, mediation, settlement discussions, and related legal matters.
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A professional opinion of value before making an important pricing or sale decision.
Learn more →Property Tax Appeals
Market-value analysis that may help support an assessment appeal when value is disputed.
Learn more →Private Sales & Purchases
Independent valuation for off-market transactions, family sales, owner buyouts, and private transfers.
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Residential appraisal services for banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, AMCs, and lending partners.
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Simple Process
From request to completed appraisal.
Every assignment is different, but the process should be clear. Our office helps you understand what we need, what the appraisal will cost, and what happens next.
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Tell us about the property
Send the address, property type, intended use, and any important dates or deadlines.
02
Confirm scope & pricing
We review the assignment, confirm coverage and requirements, and provide a quote.
03
Property visit & research
When an inspection is needed, we coordinate access and complete the market and property research.
04
Receive the report
The completed appraisal report is delivered to the appropriate client or intended recipient for the assignment.
Private Appraisals
You don’t need a mortgage to need an appraisal.
Many of our clients simply need an independent answer to one important question: What is this property worth?
- Estate, probate and date-of-death valuations
- Divorce and property division
- Pre-listing decisions
- Assessment appeals
- Private sales, transfers and buyouts
- Trusts and financial planning
Meet Epic Appraisal
Experienced. Local. Independent.
A residential appraisal team serving private clients, attorneys, real estate professionals, and lending institutions throughout Western Washington.
Mark Ellis
Owner | Certified Residential Appraiser
Jesse Hayes
Certified Residential Appraiser
Evann Grealish
Certified Residential Appraiser
Amanda Sampson
Appraiser
Rob Warner
Appraiser
Marsha Ellis
Office Manager
Client Reviews
What clients say about Epic Appraisal.
Communication, responsiveness, thorough reporting, and dependable turnaround are recurring themes in Epic Appraisal’s Google reviews.
“He was thorough from start to finish, communicated clearly throughout the process, and kept everything moving smoothly.”
“The turnaround time was impressive, and the final appraisal was detailed and professional.”
“Mark was prompt, responsive, and very thorough with his report. Great communication and customer service.”
Mortgage & Lending
Lender work is a big part of who we are.
Our mortgage appraisal experience reinforces the same standards our private clients depend on: credible market analysis, appropriate comparable selection, professional reporting, and clear communication.
Residential property experience
- Single-family homes
- Condominiums
- Manufactured homes
- Land
- Small residential income properties
- Urban, suburban, rural, acreage and waterfront markets
Western Washington
Local market knowledge matters.
Epic Appraisal serves many communities across Thurston, Pierce, Lewis, Mason, Grays Harbor, King, and surrounding Western Washington markets.
Is your property in our coverage area?
Send us the property address and intended use. We’ll confirm availability and provide a quote.
Appraisal Q & A
Common appraisal questions, answered.
Assessed values, Zestimates, CMAs, inspections, renovations, and comparable sales can all create confusion. Here are a few of the questions we hear most often.
Should my appraised value be higher or lower than the County Assessor’s value?
Neither is automatically expected. Washington assessors target true and fair market value, but assessment is a mass-appraisal process tied to an assessment date. A private appraisal is property-specific and effective-date-specific, so it may be above, below, or close to the assessed value.
Why not just use Zillow?
Zillow describes its Zestimate as a computer-generated estimate—not an appraisal. It can be a useful starting point, but it does not replace property-specific professional appraisal analysis.
What is the difference between a CMA and an appraisal?
A CMA is generally prepared by a real estate professional to assist with pricing and marketing decisions. An appraisal is completed by a licensed or certified appraiser for a defined client, intended use, effective date, and scope of work.
Is an appraisal the same as a home inspection?
No. An appraisal develops an opinion of value. A home inspection is a more detailed examination of the property’s physical condition and systems.
Do renovations add their full cost to value?
Not necessarily. Cost and market contribution are different. Appraisers analyze how buyers actually respond to the improvement in that market.
Why didn’t the appraiser use the closest sale?
The nearest sale is not always the best comparable. Similarity in location, site, size, design, condition, quality, views, acreage, improvements, and other characteristics can be more important than simple proximity.
Ready to get started?
Tell us about the property.
Provide the address and the reason you need an appraisal. We’ll help determine the appropriate scope of work and provide pricing.