Terms of Service

Effective Date: May 9th 2025

Welcome to California Home Appraisals Inc. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website at www.calhomeappraisals.com, and any services provided by our company. By accessing our website or requesting our services, you agree to these Terms in full.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

1. Company Overview

California Home Appraisals Inc. is a certified residential appraisal company headquartered at:

449 F St STE B, Lincoln, CA 95648
📞 (916) 521-5949
📧 orders@calhomeappraisals.com

We provide certified real estate appraisal services for a variety of needs including estate planning, divorce, tax appeal, bankruptcy, FSBO transactions, financial planning, PMI removal, and more across Lincoln, Sacramento, and the greater Northern California region.

2. Use of Website

You agree to use our website solely for lawful purposes. You may not:

  • Use the site in any way that may damage, disable, overburden, or impair it

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any parts of the site, servers, or networks

  • Use our site or its content for any illegal or unauthorized purpose

  • Use automated scripts to collect information or interact with the website

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access to our website if these Terms are violated.

3. Service Requests and Appraisal Orders

When requesting an appraisal, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, up-to-date property information

  • Disclose any known issues that may affect the property’s condition or value

  • Pay for the services as agreed upon, including any applicable rush fees

  • Allow reasonable access for the inspection at the scheduled time

All appraisal services are performed in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and by certified professionals licensed in the State of California.

4. Payment Terms

Appraisal fees will be confirmed and agreed upon before any services are rendered. Payment may be due upfront or upon delivery, depending on the assignment type. Rush and super-rush orders may incur additional fees.

We accept payments via invoice, credit card, or other methods as communicated during booking.

Non-payment may result in cancellation of service, withholding of the completed report, and potential legal action to recover unpaid fees.

5. No Guarantees or Property Outcomes

Our appraisals represent a professional opinion of value based on current or retrospective market conditions, property condition, and available data. We do not guarantee that a property will sell for the appraised value or that lenders, courts, or other third parties will accept the appraised value as binding.

Clients are responsible for their own decisions regarding buying, selling, or financial use of a property following receipt of our appraisal report.

6. Cancellation & Refund Policy

Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of a scheduled inspection to avoid a cancellation fee.

If the appraiser arrives on site and cannot complete the inspection due to lack of access or incomplete information, a trip charge or partial fee may still apply. Once the appraisal inspection has been completed, fees are generally non-refundable due to the work already performed.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this website—including text, logos, images, videos, and downloadable materials—is the property of California Home Appraisals Inc. or its content providers and is protected by U.S. copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or use our content without express written permission.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, California Home Appraisals Inc. shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of our website or services, including—but not limited to—financial loss, real estate transaction outcomes, or third-party actions based on the appraisal report.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

10. Third-Party Links and Resources

Our website may include links to external websites for your convenience. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of those third-party sites and do not endorse them.

11. Updates to These Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page and become effective upon posting. Continued use of our website or services constitutes your acceptance of any changes.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California. Any disputes arising under or related to these Terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Placer County courts.

13. Contact Us

For any questions about these Terms, your service, or your appraisal, please contact:

California Home Appraisals Inc.
449 F St STE B, Lincoln, CA 95648
📞 (916) 521-5949
📧 orders@calhomeappraisals.com
🌐 www.calhomeappraisals.com