Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Real Estate Appraisal Services in San Rafael, CA
Semple Appraisals has been delivering expert residential and commercial real estate valuations since 1962, establishing itself as a trusted authority in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our family-owned legacy spans over six decades, combining deep local market knowledge with rigorous adherence to professional standards. Our team of licensed, certified appraisers holds prestigious designations from the Appraisal Institute, ensuring clients receive equitable, comprehensive reports tailored to diverse needs. We specialize in appraisals for trusts, estates, loans, and legal proceedings, serving both private and institutional clients across eight Bay Area counties. Our expertise extends to complex valuations including partial interests, easements, and eminent domain cases.With three generations of appraisal experience, we maintain a balanced perspective that prioritizes accuracy and client trust. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through strict compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and the Appraisal Institute's Code of Professional Ethics. From our Marin County headquarters, we provide personalized service to property owners, attorneys, financial institutions, and public agencies. Our team's extensive courtroom testimony experience and specialized knowledge in agricultural, industrial, and multi-residential properties distinguish us as industry leaders. This enduring dedication to quality has made us a preferred choice for real estate valuation services in Northern California.
Services
Residential Appraisals
Commercial Valuations
Estate Planning Appraisals
Right of Way Valuations
Eminent Domain Cases
Partial Interest Valuations
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1962 with three generations of appraisal experience
- Licensed, certified appraisers with MAI and SRA designations
- Specialize in complex valuations including easements and partial interests
- Serve all eight Bay Area counties with local market expertise
- Strict adherence to USPAP standards and Appraisal Institute ethics
Associations and certifications
- Appraisal Institute
- California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers
- Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
Services
Residential Appraisals
We provide certified residential property valuations for single-family homes and multi-family units. Our appraisals meet USPAP standards and are used for loans, estate planning, and legal proceedings. Clients receive detailed reports with market analysis and comparable sales data.
Commercial Valuations
Our experts assess commercial properties including office buildings, industrial sites, and retail spaces. We analyze market trends, income potential, and property condition to deliver accurate valuations for financing, acquisitions, or legal matters across the Bay Area.
Estate Planning Appraisals
We create detailed property valuations for estate planning and probate purposes. Our reports document property worth at date of death or distribution, supporting tax filings and equitable asset division for executors and beneficiaries.
Right of Way Valuations
Our team evaluates property interests affected by easements, lot line adjustments, and conservation agreements. We determine fair compensation for partial land takings and document impacts on remaining property value for legal proceedings.
Eminent Domain Cases
We represent property owners in eminent domain proceedings with expert valuation testimony. Our appraisers quantify fair market value for properties subject to government acquisition, ensuring just compensation for landowners.
People
Siobhan Semple Stoddard
MAI Designated Appraiser
With 30+ years experience, Siobhan specializes in commercial, industrial, and agricultural property valuations. She holds the MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute and provides expert testimony in legal cases.
Sheila Semple
Certified Residential Appraiser
Sheila has focused on Bay Area residential tax appraisal since 2000. Licensed by California's Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers, she specializes in property tax assessment challenges and residential valuation.
Mary Patricia Semple
SRA Designated Appraiser
With 35+ years in residential valuation, Patricia holds the SRA designation and has served as expert witness in property disputes. She specializes in complex residential property appraisals and estate valuations.
Questions
What types of properties do you appraise?
We handle residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural properties, and special interests like easements across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Are your appraisers certified?
Yes, all appraisers hold California state licenses and prestigious designations from the Appraisal Institute including MAI and SRA.
How long has your company been in business?
We've provided appraisal services since 1962, making us one of the Bay Area's longest-established appraisal firms.
Do you serve all Bay Area counties?
Yes, we operate throughout Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Solano, San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara Counties.
What valuation standards do you follow?
All appraisals strictly adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and Appraisal Institute ethics.
Can you handle complex property interests?
Yes, we specialize in challenging valuations including partial interests, family limited partnerships, and eminent domain cases.
