EXPERT PROPERTY APPRAISALS

Precise valuations for residential and income properties in Southern California.

Over 15 years in business

Competitive rates

48 hour turn times

About Academy Appraisal

Our Expertise

As life long residents of Southern California, our team of experienced and certified real estate appraisers have in-depth knowledge of the local market, enabling us to provide timely, accurate and reliable valuations.

Our Services

Academy Appraisal of Southern California is a certified residential real estate appraisal firm providing accurate, compliant, and defensible valuations throughout San Diego County, including Carlsbad, Oceanside, Encinitas, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, and all North County markets.

Owned and operated by Eric Murray, a state-certified residential appraiser with extensive experience in lender, investor, and private-use valuation assignments, Academy Appraisal delivers fast turn times, detailed reporting, and reliable market-supported conclusions.

Services include:
• Conventional mortgage appraisals
• FHA, VA, and lender-required valuations
• Pre-listing & pre-purchase appraisals
• Divorce & legal valuations
• Estate, probate, & date-of-death appraisals
• Multi-family (2–4 unit) appraisals
• Desktop & field reviews (2000-A / 2000)
• Property measurement per ANSI Standard
• Complex property valuations

Academy Appraisal focuses on accuracy, transparency, and communication with homeowners, agents, attorneys, and lending partners. Whether you need an appraisal for a loan, legal matter, investment analysis, or listing strategy, Academy Appraisal provides clear, professional reports backed by market data and industry expertise.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing excellent customer service and timely delivery of accurate appraisals, ensuring our clients are satisfied with our work.

Our Rates

Appraisal fees vary based on size and complexity with most assignments falling in the $500 to $700 range.

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About Eric

Eric Murray is an FHA-approved, Certified Real Estate Appraiser who founded Academy Appraisal of Southern California in 2007 and is a seasoned professional specializing in various appraisal services.

Eric is a graduate of San Diego State University. After time spent in the retail space for many years (Eric owned several furniture stores in Southern California), he understands why and how important customer service is to the client, albeit a single end user or an attorney or financial planner. With over 15 years of experience, Eric is well-versed in estate planning, divorce appraisals, date of death appraisals, tax appeals, expert witness testimony, lending appraisals, and much more.

His expertise extends to providing accurate and reliable valuations for all types of residential properties, including income properties. Having started his career in a competitive market like Southern California, he has developed a keen understanding of the region’s real estate dynamics. Eric is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of the appraisal profession, ensuring that each assessment adheres to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

Eric’s comprehensive approach includes analyzing market trends, property conditions, and comparable sales to deliver precise valuations essential for informed decision-making.

Whether working with individual clients or as an expert witness in legal proceedings, Eric is committed to providing insightful and objective evaluations that support his clients’ needs.

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Contact Us

Eric Murray

Principal Appraiser

760-525-8255 (call or text)

Murray.EricJ@gmail.com

We typically reply within one business day.

Hours Open:
Mon – Fri 09:00 am – 05:00 pm

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What Our Clients Say?

"Eric is a dedicated appraiser who doesn't feel it is beneath him to do a job of any size. He does his work in a timely and professional manner."

I recently had the pleasure of working with Eric from Academy Appraisals for a property appraisal. I was impressed by his professionalism and attention to detail throughout the entire process.

I had a fantastic experience working with Eric from Academy Appraisals for a property appraisal. Eric was not only knowledgeable and experienced in his field but also very personable and easy to communicate with.