# Mineral Rights Appraiser Needed **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-appraiser-needed/25600 **Category:** General Mineral Rights Discussion **Created:** [March 12, 2018, 2:58am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-appraiser-needed/25600 "2018-03-12T02:58:04Z") **Posts on this page:** 3 **Page:** 1
### Author: ![Kay\_Wilson-Bolton](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/user_avatar/www.mineralrightsforum.com/kay_wilson-bolton/32/9066_2.png) [@Kay\_Wilson-Bolton](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kay_Wilson-Bolton) #### Post date: [March 12, 2018, 2:58am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-appraiser-needed/25600/1 "2018-03-12T02:58:04Z")
Can someone recommend an appraiser for mineral rights in Ventura County? ---
### Author: ![Jean\_M\_Pledger](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/user_avatar/www.mineralrightsforum.com/jean_m_pledger/32/4435_2.png) [@Jean\_M\_Pledger](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jean_M_Pledger) #### Post date: [March 12, 2018, 5:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-appraiser-needed/25600/2 "2018-03-12T17:25:31Z")
Kay, depending upon the purpose of the appraisal and whether they are producing or non-producing, you may need a specific type of appraiser. For non-producing mineral interests for the purposes of a probate or other such type of transfer, using the probate referee in the County is typical. I use Michael Burger with Valbridge here in Kern County for my mineral interests in whatever county for these purposes. The non-producing interests are typically valued at a flat rate. Producing minerals are typically valued as to the average amount of income generated for a certain period, such as the last 3 to 5 years, unless you need a valuation for a sale. If they are producing, or you are looking for a more accurate appraisal for the purposes of selling those rights, the most accurate appraisal is done by a petroleum engineer who values the remaining life of the reservoir and gives you an accurate appraisal of the present-day value of those mineral interests. Hope this helps. ---
### Author: ![MRFAdmin\_SV](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/e0b2c6/32.png) [@MRFAdmin\_SV](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MRFAdmin_SV) #### Post date: [January 11, 2025, 7:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-rights-appraiser-needed/25600/3 "2025-01-11T19:21:07Z")