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1539 Guerrero St
San Francisco, CA 94110

http://www.sfappraiser.com

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Mon: Closed
Tue: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

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In Business Since 1993

San Francisco Expertise

Over 30 years experience appraising San Francisco properties. From studio units to palatial embassies and every property type in between. Also T.I.C. units and mixed use buildings. FREE consultation. I am your San Francisco expert for mortgage appraisals, Divorce, Estate, Date of Death valuations. I have earned the State's highest credential: Certified General Real Estate Appraiser. I only appraise in San Francisco. I live in San Francisco so know it backwards and forwards! . I know agents in all the largest real estate brokerage firms so bring a wide range of knowledge to assist you with your needs. Please note that I no longer appraise commercial properties. I also do not appraise businesses, nor personal property. Only residential real estate. Thanks!

How We Got Started

I chose to work in this industry because I love architecture!.

We started in this industry in 1987.

We describe our business as Rooted in the community

Community Involvement

I have been on numerous boards, and an officer on all of them

Past President, Brandeis Hillel Day School

Past Volunteer, SFMoma

Ordained Non-Denominational Reverend as well as Ordained Rabbi

What is your educational background?

M.B.A. from Harvard with contruction/building class taken at M.I.T.

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Real Estate Appraiser

#: 012361

EXP: 10/5/2025

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Errors & Omissions

EXP: 11/1/2025

Memberships and Affiliations

Past Member, San Francisco Architectural Heritage

Awards

Outstanding Young Leader, June 2000

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Residential (Single Family, Condo & TIC ) Real Estate Appraisal
Estate
Divorce / Dissolution
Date of Death
Lender / Mortgage

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5.0 Lisa H. San Francisco, CA

5/1/2020

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Howard is the best! He went above and beyond, has stayed in touch, and has helped me in many other ways other than just the appraisal. He is professional, prompt and very friendly and easy to work with. I highly recommend Howard!

5.0 Nina F. San Francisco, CA

4/10/2019

Appraise Real Estate

Howard was a pleasure to work with. He contacted me shortly after I signed into Home Advisor and gave me a lot of info right over the phone that was helpful in selecting him. I was sold on the fact that his specialty was San Francisco appraisals. He was on time for the appraisal on the date that we had agreed upon, and my appraisal report was delivered in a timely fashion. I would recommend his service to family and friends.

5.0 Linda S. San Francisco, CA

3/4/2019

Appraise Real Estate

Good price

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