Estate & Trust Valuations
Date-of-death and retrospective appraisals prepared in full accordance with IRS regulations and guidelines.
Independent.
Fair.
Trusted.
Accurate, defensible real estate valuations backed by over a decade of experience — relied upon by courts, lenders, attorneys, and government agencies across New Jersey.
Court-appointed expert in the Ocean & Mercer County Superior Court Family Divisions.
Stephen LaFalce, SCRREA
Principal & Chief Appraiser
Relied upon by
Government Agencies
Financial Institutions
Attorneys
Investors
Developers
Valuation Services
What we appraise
A full range of products — prepared to the standard that lenders, attorneys, and the courts expect.
Divorce & Litigation Support
Equitable-distribution and expert-witness valuations — court-appointed and built to withstand cross-examination.
Single & Multi-Family
From owner-occupied homes to multi-family properties — thorough analysis grounded in current market data.
Development Sites & Land
Highest-and-best-use studies for development parcels, including authored guidelines for public conservation partnerships.
Market Studies & Consulting
Independent market analysis and advisory work for decision-making, acquisitions, and dispositions.
Appraisal Review
Independent review services for state and federal compliance, ensuring reports meet regulatory standards.
Professional Overview
A decade of valuations that stand up to scrutiny
Stephen LaFalce, SCRREA, is the Principal and Chief Appraiser at SL Appraisal Group, bringing over a decade of experience in residential appraisal across developmental sites, single-family homes, and multi-family residences.
He provides expert market studies, consulting, and review services for a diverse clientele — government agencies, financial institutions, attorneys, investors, and developers — and specializes in complex transactions including estate trusts and divorce settlements, supported by thorough knowledge of IRS regulations and guidelines.
His recognized expertise has resulted in court appointments in the Ocean and Mercer County Superior Court Family Divisions. Mr. LaFalce authored the appraisal guidelines and standard operating procedures for the approved $3.5 million partnership between the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Stephen LaFalce
Principal & Chief Appraiser
SL Appraisal Group, LLC
SL Appraisal Group, LLC
10+
Years of Experience
900+
Properties Valued
100%
Valuations Upheld in Court
How It Works
A quick, efficient order process
Three straightforward steps from request to a report you can rely on.
01
Request a Quote
Tell us about the property and the purpose of the valuation. We respond promptly with clear scope and pricing.
02
Schedule the Inspection
We coordinate a convenient time to inspect the property and gather the data the assignment requires.
03
Receive Your Report
You receive a thorough, defensible appraisal — delivered on schedule and ready for its intended use.
Professional Experience
A record built across the public & private sector
2020 — Present
Current Role
Principal & Chief Appraiser
SL Appraisal Group
Founder and lead appraiser directing all aspects of firm operations — appraisal production, regulatory compliance, and client engagement — overseeing valuations across all intended uses.
2023 — Present
Public Sector
Senior Reviewer
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Lead reviewer for state and federal compliance, responsible for developing the appraisal guidelines for the $3.5M USDA partnership.
2019 — 2020
Commercial
Senior Appraiser
Meehan Valuation
Specialized in Department of Transportation, medical office, multifamily, and other commercial valuation assignments, along with economic and market analyses.
2015 — 2019
Foundation
Associate Appraiser
Jersey Appraisal Services
Assisted with 250+ property valuations, conducting research on property data, zoning, and land use to support accurate analyses.
Get Started
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Our process is quick and efficient. Request a quote today, or call to discuss your assignment directly.