Business Details
Commercial Real Estate Appraisals in San Jose
Carneghi-Nakasako & Associates is a premier commercial real estate appraisal firm serving Silicon Valley and the broader San Francisco Bay Area. Our team of highly qualified MAI-designated appraisers brings decades of combined experience in valuing diverse property types, from industrial facilities to special-use properties. We specialize in delivering credible, timely valuations for complex scenarios, including litigation support, arbitration, and tax assessment appeals. Our professionals are recognized experts in condemnation cases, leasehold valuations, and expert witness testimony, with qualifications in multiple California counties and federal courts. We maintain the highest standards of professional integrity while providing tailored solutions for attorneys, lenders, developers, and government agencies.Our deep local market knowledge spans Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda, and surrounding counties, ensuring accurate valuations across varied geographic contexts. We prioritize client collaboration, working closely to define scope of work and address specific valuation needs. Our reputation is built on rigorous research, objective analysis, and unwavering commitment to professional excellence. We serve both public and private sector clients, offering second opinions, appraisal reviews, and consulting services beyond formal reports. With a focus on Silicon Valley's dynamic real estate landscape, we combine technical expertise with practical insights to deliver actionable results.
Services
Real Estate Appraisals
Litigation Support
Arbitration & Mediation
Consulting Services
Property Tax Assessment
Expert Witness Testimony
Leasehold Valuations
Condemnation Cases
Market Analysis
Appraisal Reviews
Highlights and features
- Our team includes some of the South Bay's largest MAI-designated appraisers
- We handle all property types across 9 Bay Area counties
- 30+ years combined experience in complex valuation scenarios
- Recognized experts in court testimony and arbitration proceedings
- Specialized expertise in conservation easements and title defect valuations
Associations and certifications
- Appraisal Institute (MAI)
Services
Real Estate Appraisals
We provide comprehensive commercial real estate appraisals for complex properties across Silicon Valley. Our MAI-certified appraisers deliver accurate valuations for industrial facilities, office buildings, mixed-use developments, and special-purpose properties. Our services support critical decisions in property transactions, tax planning, and legal proceedings.
Litigation Support
Our team offers expert litigation support with valuations admissible in court. We handle divorce settlements, condemnation cases, easement disputes, and tax appeals. Our appraisers regularly testify as expert witnesses in California Superior Courts and federal bankruptcy court, providing objective analysis under rigorous scrutiny.
Arbitration & Mediation
We participate in arbitration panels and mediation processes for real estate valuation disputes. Our services include market rent determinations, purchase option valuations, and three-appraiser majority decisions. We maintain neutrality while providing technically sound valuation opinions to resolve conflicts efficiently.
Consulting Services
Beyond formal reports, we offer consulting on highest and best use analysis, market rent surveys, and feasibility studies. Our expertise supports clients needing second opinions, appraisal reviews, or strategic guidance for real estate investments and development projects.
Property Tax Assessment
We specialize in property tax appeal valuations for commercial properties. Our services cover office buildings, industrial facilities, and special-use properties. We help clients challenge unfair assessments through detailed analysis of market conditions, comparable sales, and income potential.
People
Brad Carneghi
President
MAI-certified appraiser with expertise in industrial, retail, and office properties. Testified in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Holds anthropology degree from UC Santa Cruz. Leads appraisal team in Silicon Valley valuations.
Matt Watson
Senior Appraiser
MAI-designated appraiser with 16+ years experience in commercial, industrial, and special-purpose properties. Former Schmidt-Prescott Group senior appraiser. Provides valuation services for legal, tax, and lending purposes across Bay Area markets.
Chris Carneghi
Certified General Real Estate Appraiser
30-year veteran in complex real estate valuations. Recognized expert in condemnation cases and leasehold interests. Testified in federal tax court and public utilities commission hearings. Specializes in litigation support and arbitration proceedings.
Questions
What types of properties do you appraise?
We value all commercial property types including industrial facilities, office buildings, shopping centers, apartment complexes, and special-use properties like schools and easements across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Do you provide litigation support services?
Yes, our MAI-certified appraisers offer expert witness testimony and litigation support for real estate disputes in California courts and federal bankruptcy proceedings.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Silicon Valley and the greater San Francisco Bay Area, covering Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda, and surrounding counties.
Can you handle complex valuation scenarios?
Our team specializes in complex cases including condemnation, title defects, conservation easements, and leasehold interests with expert testimony qualifications in multiple jurisdictions.
What information do you need for an appraisal request?
We require property address, APN, property type, size, lease status, and intended use of the appraisal report to define the scope of work accurately.
