I reached out to Bryant and he was able to come out for an appraisal on my home within the week. He…read moreknows the area and was able to give a fair appraisal based on the location and condition of the property for use in my divorce. The turnaround time for the appraisal was quick, and the price was reasonable.

Bryant came out on a very short notice and on a Saturday and completed an excellent appraisal on my…read moreproperty, very professional and easy to deal with. Thank you Bryant!

I had a great experience with Rotem. I needed to have several lab gemstones evaluated to ensure…read morethat they were clean and clear without inclusions (as was advertised when I purchased them). We had a situation where one was not that way, and it was returned, but it mad me question my other items. I called Rotem Saturday morning and was able to get ahold of him directly. He provided me with two different quotes one for if I needed a verbal confirmation after evaluation or a second option- if I needed formal paperwork for insurance purposes. I needed the former, and later scheduled an appointment for the same day. Getting there was fine-- I was a bit confused in that it appaered to be a Ballet Studio but Rotem called me back and said he had a back office in that suite, so we waited in the lounge until his prior appointment was completed. Upon meeting Rotem, he was very friendly, has a nice style and was rocking some pretty awesome custom jewlery-- all of this immediately put me at ease. He invited my husband and I back to the suite and immediately started to review our products. He provided me with quick and easy confirmation that each item was authenticly the gem I understood it to be, and that they had zero inclusions. He also picked up a small ding that I myself had made to one- that was invisible to the tye, but I recalled where I had inadvertently hit my ring and he confirmed that it could be polished out. I was super impressed and it was great to know that we had found a great lab vendor and also that our quality was top notch. In the process, Rotem offered to clean our current rings that were on us (a few which he had examined) and he steamed them for free. They're now sparkling and look amazing. While this entire process was painless and easy, what was even better was that in the course of conversation, we learned that Rotem has a strong appreciation for art and design and has a designer who can design any additional rings for our unset gemstones. He was sharing that he'll just charge the cost to make it if we send him pictures of what we want or have a design idea- with out charging all the additional initial design fees, wax fees, etc. that retail and others may charge that bump up the costs. We've been sending our stones to a designer out of state, so it's fantstic to know that we could have someone in-state and close who can probably complete the designs faters, should we wish to. As Rotem had a very large male signet ring on which was clearly custom, and with his appreciation for style and design, we're sure that we'll want to move forward with this as it can be difficult to find someone who designs large male custom rings at an affordable price. We're very much looking forward to that and will be continuing this business relationship. I highly recommend Rotem. I had previously called around to others in about a 50 mile radius accross the Bay Area and all the others (both retail and private business) were charging double and triple his prices. Some other locations had bad attitudes and one brushed me off. One (Baron's Appraier) even said "jewlery is supposed to be worn. If it makes you happy, you don't need an appraisal"- some of the dumbest, mansplainging advice I've ever received. It's especially ignorant to anywhone informed who is not purchasing gemstones to make the happy, but instead for the informed power of gemstones and ring placement and who understands how significant a clean stone versus a stone with inclusions can be to your lifeforce, health, wealth, etc. Thankfully, I, and we, were treated with resepct by Rotem who added value to every aspect of this transaction. Rotem's business names says it all- LifeForce Appraisals. You do get what you're looking for- and more. Most importantly, in all aspects of the experience, Rotem built trust. My only recommendation would be to add some signing to the building outside or hallway to let folks know that they've reached the correct spot. Or, at a minumum to the Yelp page and website so that we're a bit more assured we're in the right location. Also, to other customers, you may have to wait for a call or text back (texting might be faster to the number on the website). As when Rotem was with customers he couldn't immediately respond. Note that it's worth the wait- don't go anywhere else- you'll be treated better here. (And as I mentioned, I called in the morning, confirmed by 12, and was seen by 3:30 after his prior appointment ended) so it was great service. Thank you, Rotem.

It's very difficult to find an appraisal company. The owner gave me a valuation of a jade necklace…read morein a timely fashion, and explained its retail and market values. He has in-depth knowledge of both the product and how to determine its potent resale.

Working with Matthew was an absolute breeze.... he responded to me within an hour. The service I…read morerequested was for 3 properties, and the quote he gave me was very reasonable. After a brief phone call to establish my needs, we worked out the rest of the logistics and timing via text which was really convenient for me. He showed up promptly on time and was very personable and professional. I'm extremely happy with the appraisal services provided and happy to recommend this business!

Mathew was super easy to work with. He answered every phone call on the first ring. He was…read moreorganized and ready to work with me. I didn't feel like he was distracted by other clients. Mathew is a fair man. He was very straight forward with what he was offering, how long it would take. He earned my trust from the first consultation! I feel his prices were spot on. Although he charged the same as another company, Mathew charged 10% less than the one other company and 3% less than the third company I talked to. I chose to work with Mathew both because he was very knowledgeable about this County, plus Mathew was always available. Divorce is difficult. Mathew made me feel like I am back in control over this challenging time of my life. Clean, easy-to-access office with free parking. Accessible office. Clean and tidy word space.

Sandra did an appraisal for our property. She did an awesome job! We appreciate her services very…read moremuch! Reasonably priced.

Our family found Sandra Pike of Sandra Pike and Associates highly professional and knowledgeable…read more She was called to appraise the family home at a time of deep distress after the death of our 102 year old father. She was punctual, proceeded with a high degree of integrity, and was highly sensitive to the needs of the family during a time of mourning. Her appraisal was precise, thorough and extensive. I would not hesitate to recommend the Sandra Pike and Associates firm to anyone seeking a timely and highly accurate appraisal.

I had the pleasure of working with Jacob at Greater Bay Appraisals as an out-of-town client, and he…read moretruly exceeded my expectations. I needed a FMV date of death appraisal. When you're not local, you really need someone you can trust, someone skilled, responsive, and grounded in the realities of the market. Its can be a very hard time when dealing with the loss of a loved one and their property. Jacob handled this with sensitivity, respect and care. He delivered the appraisal faster than I expected, and the work itself was thorough and precise and was able to bring great insight and steadiness to complete this. It really stood out most was how thoughtful he is. He's clearly highly experienced and understands not just the mechanics of appraising, but the nuances of the local market and how to communicate what matters to a client. He took the time to explain what I needed, why it mattered, and what to expect without overcomplicating anything. His pricing is fair, his process is efficient, and he operates with a level of professionalism that's refreshing. If more people in business approached their work the way Jacob does, things would run a lot more smoothly. I'm appreciative and grateful to have found him by the help of reading the reviews of others. He's truly a great professional to work with and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend his services. Thank you so much Jacob.

I highly recommend Jacob at Greater Bay Appraisal. He's friendly, professional and very easy to…read morework with. He was flexible in finding a time for us to meet and quick to get the final appraisal sent. Definitely would use their services again!

I met with Jane today. She is awesome. She is very knowledgeable. I will be using her if I need to…read morehave anything done in the future. Very nice and efficient. Thank you Jane

I just had several pieces of jewelry appraised by Jane and she did an amazingly thorough job. Jane…read moreis very knowledgeable and experienced. I have had other appraisals done in the past and always received a one page appraisal. I have never received an appraisal like the ones that Jane did for me. The appraisal on each piece was several pages along with specific information and photographs. I am extremely happy with the information and services that Jane provided, I highly recommend her for your Jewelry appraisals!

I recently worked with Dynamic Appraisals for a property appraisal, and I couldn't be more…read moreimpressed. From the moment I reached out, Rudy (Owner) was professional, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. He took the time to explain the entire process, answered all my questions with patience, and delivered a thorough, accurate report faster than I expected.He takes pride in his work and genuinely cares about helping clients. Whether you're buying, selling, refinancing, or just need a reliable valuation, I highly recommend Dynamic Appraisals. They're the gold standard in property appraisal.

Rudy help me with the appraisal of my home in the Sacramento area. He was so kind and willing to…read morehelp me understand my property. He was able to assist with the sale of my home and I'm forever grateful to Rudy. Thank you Rudy, I look forward to doing business with you only in the future.

I am very satisfied after hiring Eric for my home appraisal. He had availability that matched my…read moreschedule, arrived on time, and was very professional. He was efficient and knowledgeable and made the whole process a breeze. He was able to turn around the report in record time and I feel I got an amazing value. Thanks, Eric!

From the owner: We specialize in single family residential appraisals for homes and land in Marin County and Sonoma…read moreCounty. Call now for more information and a free quote for your project.

Needed retrospect appraisal - Tim was responsive and had submitted what I needed less than a week…read more Thank you!

Hired Tim in the summer of '24 to conduct an appraisal in support of an appeal of my SF property…read moretaxes. I chose Tim & SFBAY-RE from a list of others because he's a licensed certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser in the state of CA and has over 15 years of appraisal experience throughout the Bay Area, with a particular focus in San Francisco. He provided the appraisal in plenty of time to support the Sept '24 submission deadline. Two days before I was set to appear before the Appeals Board in May '25 the SF Assessor's Office contacted me and agreed with the assessed market value that Tim established in his appraisal. Based on the current FMV that Tim provided I will be receiving a substantial credit for tax year '24 and the new property tax will result in a considerable savings going forward. Tim was easy to work with and very responsive to my questions throughout the entire process. I was particularly thankful for the guidance he provided in preparing for the Appeals Board meeting. The cost for the appraisal was both competitive and fair and well worth it. I highly recommend Tim & SFBAY-RE if you are in need of an appraisal for a property tax appeal.