San Francisco
Property that cannot be inspected
When a full interior inspection is not possible and the estate still needs valuation support under a clearly defined scope.
In San Francisco, dense-city houses, flats, and small multi-unit buildings create condition and occupancy problems that rarely resemble a simple vacant suburban listing — stairs, conversions, tenants, and unfinished work all matter. Property that cannot be inspected is one of the condition and occupancy situations that regularly shows up in estate work here.
When inspection is not possible, limited or exterior-based scopes may still serve certain needs if clearly disclosed.
For this San Francisco situation, state why inspection is blocked and what limited information exists; a full interior appraisal may not be the right product.
James provides independent residential appraisal and, where appropriate, consulting on whether repairs or remodeling before sale make market sense. He does not provide legal, tax, title, permit, or estate-administration advice; those questions stay with the attorney, CPA, and other Core 4 professionals.