Greater Bay Appraisal

read moreSince 2003, mortgage lenders, lawyers, and consumers, as well as other real estate professionals have called upon our expertise to provide high quality value estimates on all sorts of real estate in Contra Costa County. By continuously analyzing local real estate trends and refreshing our knowledge regarding valuation techniques through accredited courses, we've been consistently able to generate reliable home valuations for our clients. Whatever your appraisal needs, here at Greater Bay Appraisal we offer a defensible opinion of value substantiated by credible data.

read moreWe offer a full range of Real Estate Appraisal services, with experience in many types of property. We are also experienced in litigation support and expert witness services. Clients who have used our expert testimony services include government agencies, tax entities, financial institutions, legal and accounting firms and many other businesses. In many cases, our independent, supportable analysis has allowed clients to settle cases without going to court. An appraiser must remain unbiased in performing an appraisal of a property.

read moreEstate tax liability. Disposition of assets under a will or in probate. There are many situations -- none of them lacking stress and complexity -- where you might need an appraisal of property that states an opinion of what the property was worth on a date some time ago, rather than when the appraisal is ordered. For estate tax purposes or disposition of the assets of a decedent, a "date of death" valuation is often required. Attorneys, accountants, executors and others rely on Greater Bay Appraisal inc for "date of death" valuations because such appraisals require special expertise and training.

read moreWe understand that divorce can be very difficult. There are numerous decisions looming, including the status of the home. There are generally two options regarding the house - it can be put on the market and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would find it in their best interest to order an appraisal of the joint real estate. A divorce appraisal requires a well-supported, professional appraisal document that can be supported in court. Greater Bay Appraisal inc pledges to give you an exceptional level of service with professional courtesy and the highest quality appraisal.

read moreSettling an estate is often stressful, but a very important job. As a trustee, you've been given the responsibility to carry out the wishes of the departed as swiftly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to respond expeditiously and with as much respect to the feelings of everyone left behind. Part of Greater Bay Appraisal inc's company goal is to create top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can depend on. Generally, the parties involved will have differing expectations of how the appraisal process should work; however, our experience of the estate process definitely satisfy all parties involved.