Western Appraisal Services provides commercial, residential and legal appraisals for Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito Counties. Operating out of its Live Oak office, the company performs appraisals on small commercial-industrial properties, single-family residences, multiple residential properties, and undeveloped land. It specializes in appraising what it calls "tougher properties." The lead appraiser, Bruce McGuire, has senior ASA Urban Designation with the American Society of Appraisers and the SRA Senior Residential Designation with the Appraisal Institute.