John P Kenny
CA Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser
John P Kenny
(aka) J.
I have been appraising in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties for well over 30 years. I possess a wide viewpoint of our locale with experience from vacant land to the most complex estates, ranches and small income property. I’ve been immersed in Real Estate with a primary focus on Appraisals, but have also spent time in property management, sales, and development.
I am also available as an expert witness in the event of litigation. This work requires an open mind, a willingness to ask questions, to chase down and interpret data, and the ability to communicate one’s opinion.
Our office strives to provide professional, personal service. and consulting We utilize the best data available within each market area and consistently communicate with agents active in the field.
Our clientele includes wealth managers, estate planners, local attorneys, accountants, banks and some of the largest lending institutions and mortgage companies in the nation. We also work with individuals needing valuations for personal asset management.
We understand the level of responsibility that our clients have entrusted us with and remain completely independent in our process. Privacy is of utmost importance. We stay up to date with any changes in Compliance, and continually monitor federal and state laws and regulations, as well as USPAP, FANNIE MAE and FREDDIE MAC guidelines regarding appraiser independence. Our administrative process and communication systems are designed to ensure the appraisals are done in compliance with all appraiser independence rules and regulations.
over 30 years of experience
Covering: Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta/Isla Vista, Carpinteria, Summerland, Santa Ynez, Santa Maria, Buellton, Lompoc, Solvang, Los Olivos, Ventura, Ojai, Oxnard, and Camarillo.
Licenses/Qualifications - California Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser, California Real Estate Sales Person License.
*FHA Approved
*VA Approved
Types of Appraisals: Single Family Residences, Multi-Family Residences, (up to 4 units max.,) Estate Properties, Ranches/Ranchettes, Condominiums, Planned Unit Developments, Vacant Land, New Construction, Retrospective.
Typical Use: Sale/Transactions, Gifting, Construction, Divorce Settlement, Estate Planning, Dispute Resolution, Trust Management, Probate, Date of Death, Retrospective, Insurance, Foreclosures/REO Valuations, Flood Department, Tax Challenge, Inheritance, Refinance.