San Francisco Real Estate Appraisals

Jones Appraisal has been a leading provider of real estate valuations in the bay area for over 30 years.  We are widely recognized as on the fastest and highest quality appraisal businesses in San Francisco and Marin County.

We are local experts in all of the diversely unique neighborhoods that make up San Francisco and Marin.  Anything from carriage house in Noe Valley, to a waterfront estate in Belvedere, we have the experience and local knowledge you can count on for an accurate valuation.
  • Fast Turnaround Times
  • ​Quality Appraisal Reports
  • ​Electronic Delivery
  • ​Competitive Pricing
We provide prompt, professional, cost effective real estate appraisals for a variety of clients including home owners, lenders, attorneys, accountants for any purpose in which an accurate real estate appraisal is required. We are a leading real estate appraisal firm specializing in Residential Valuations. 

Chief Appraiser Parker Jones brings an expertise that provides his clients with accurate market analysis which they can rely upon to support key financial decisions.  Jones Real Estate Appraisal focuses on quality well-grounded appraisal work with an emphasis on customer service, exceptional quality and quick turn-around times.

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Estate & Date of Death Appraisals

After the death of a family member or loved one, the process of settling his or her estate can be especially difficult. When emotions are high, and there are pressing, time-sensitive concerns, having a team of professional experts from Jones Real Estate Appraisal to help guide you through the process ahead will make the transition smoother.

If ownership of your loved one’s property has been transferred to you, an appraisal is needed for tax assessment purposes. This is a time-sensitive issue, and must be handled quickly to meet IRS reporting standards. Estate appraisals are usually ordered two to twelve months after the date of the original owner’s death.

Six Possible Reasons for Estate and Date of Death Appraisals

1. Equitable Distribution. If there is more than one heir, an appraisal of the total property is a required for equal division.
2. Estate Tax. At the date of death, the estate property must be appraised, especially if the overall estate it is more than the value threshold.
3. Establish a Basis. Performed prior to death to serve as benchmark of the selling price.
4. Probate Appraisal. A probate appraisal is a court requirement for the appraisal and inventory of the estate assets.
5. Estate Planning. As a property owner, you can plan ahead of time for the distribution, donation, and taxes of your estate.
6. Trust Inventory. Be a part of a well-established trust. A trust inventory will set an established value for your property.

How important it is to know the fair market value of the property?

Fair market value (FMV) is the given estimate for the value of a property based on the knowledge, willingness, and assessment of the buyer to an unpressured and willing seller in the market. An estimate of fair market value is generally subjective due to circumstances such as time, location, existence of precedents, and the assessment principles of the buyer and seller.

The selling price of a property is an indication of a reasonable fair market value. The following criteria must be observed in the process of estate planning, valuation, and selling:

- The date of sale in the open market
- Relevant facts known to both buyer and seller
- The purchase occurred was between two distanced parties
- No change was occurred in the market during sale date, purchase date, or date of valuation

Settling an estate or forming a trust can be complex tasks. Determining the value of a property associated with an estate or trust is an important part of the process. The value needed in an estate appraisal, probate appraisal, or trust appraisal may be the property’s current market value or the property’s (retrospective) value as of a specific prior date (date of death, etc.) An estate or date of death appraisal is typically used to set the tax basis for the property.

Jones Real Estate Appraisal knows that people need estate and date of death appraisals for a variety of reasons. We also understand the unique process of determining and planning an estate, as well as the need to have accurate information to help maintain fairness to all parties involved.

Jones Real Estate Appraisal proves to be San Francisco's top provider of estate and date of death appraisals. We provide a level of service and communication that is personal and unmatched, with nearly two decades of experience in San Francisco County.

Jones Real Estate Appraisal you can be sure of receiving the right valuation of your property. Your appraiser will help you to look at the relevant factors for the valuation of your inherited property. Together, you’ll review details including the recent area listed prices, selling price of comparable properties, cost of replacement, expert opinions, and the date of ownership or inheritance.

Contact us today for details on how we can work together to establish your property’s value and help you prepare to resolve any inheritance based tax implications.

We service the following Property Types
  • Single Family Residences
  • Condominiums / Townhomes
  • Custom Homes
  • ​Multi-Family Properties
  • ​New Construction
  • ​2-4 Unit Residential Income
    • ​​Estates / Luxury Homes
    • ​Investment Properties
    • ​Lake / Waterfront
    • ​Complex Assignments
    • ​Vacant Land
    • ​Vacation Homes
      We provide the following Valuation Services
      Appraisal Review
      Bankruptcy 
      Buying
      Cash Value 
      Cash Out Refinance
      Casualty Loss
      Claims
      Collateral Valuation 
      Construction 
      Consulting 
      Conventional Lending 
      Date of Death
      Desk Review
      Disaster Readiness 
      Divorce
      Earthquake Damage
      Employee Relocation (ERC)   
      Estate Planning 
      Expert Witness
      Family Transfer
      Financing
      FEMA
      FHA
      Fire Damage/Loss
      Foreclosure / REO
      Financial Planning
      Gifts 
      Hard Money
      Home Measurement Services
      Immigration
      Insurance
      Land
      Litigation 
      Purchase
      PMI Removal 
      Portfolio Valuation
      Pre-Foreclosure & Short Sales 
      Pre-Listing, Pre-Purchase,
      FSBO's 
      Price Point Market Valuation
      Probate 
      Refinance
      Rental Survey 
      Retrospective
      Reverse Mortgage 
      Selling
      Step-Up Basis
      Tax Appeals
      Tax Valuation
      Trusts
      VA
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      MEET THE APPRAISERS:
      Jones Real Estate Appraisal with its team of experienced and top-notch local appraisers has excelled to the top of the industry by offering great customer service, accurate appraisals and quick turn times.

      Parker Jones our Sr. Appraiser has over 20 years' experience and has completed over 12,000 appraisal reports. He is considered one of the top appraisers in San Francisco and Marin County. Parker also has experience providing expert witness services for litigation when needed. 

      Our team at Jones Appraisal is made up of experienced and highly qualitied appraisers that ‘specialize’ in helping people who need appraisals for trust and estate purposes, buying/selling, divorce, bankruptcy, probate, PMI removal and more.

      We also work closely with realtors and brokers to help establish list prices, home sellers to insure they’re getting top dollar and home buyers to insure they’re not overpaying for a new home purchase.

      In addition to homes of all shapes and sizes we also appraise condominiums, vacant land, manufactured homes, golf course, waterfront and specialty properties.  No job is too big or too small.

      Professionalism and integrity are critical when working with an appraiser and we pride ourselves in providing you with competitive rates as well as the best possible experience.

      Give us a call today with any questions you might have at: 415-630-5025

      WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY:

      Christina C.
      Soooo happy with Parker Jones' service!!!!!! So professional, fast, experienced, nice, and just overall awesome!!!!! I will always go to Parker Jones for my appraisal needs!!!!!
      1 Year Ago
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      Matt H.
      Very experienced in Tiburon--over 20 years of personal work here and third generation in the business. Very professional. Very fair price--not all about hype but not too conservative. Was out to evaluate site in 24 hours from first call. Completed appraisal in 3 days. Fair price. Best appraiser I've ever seen in Tiburon. Use him!!
      6 Months Ago
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      Dave P.
      Parker Jones was chosen by my mortgage lender to appraise the value of my home. He was very responsive in setting up the appointment, showed up on time, and was very respectful by removing his shoes before entering. He returned the report to my lender quickly and the all of the important items in the report were accurate. He evaluated my home and returned a honest and accurate value based on facts and his knowledge of the neighborhood and market. In a business where many claim to know your area and have much experience, Parker not only proved his claims, but was a pleasure to work with.
      1 Week Ago
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      Kelly O.
      We spent hours researching the top appraisal businesses in San Francisco and finally chose Jones Appraisal, as they came most highly recommended. Parker came out and did a tax/estate appraisal on our property and we were beyond pleased with the service. He was young, sharp and seemed highly knowledgeable about our neighborhood. The report was accurate and it came back to us in less than a day. If you're looking for a great appraisal, we highly recommend!
      2 Years Ago
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