San Francisco
The estate wants a value before choosing an agent
When the family wants an independent benchmark before interviewing agents or selecting a listing strategy.
Agent opinions are useful for marketing, but an estate may also want a valuation prepared independently of the listing assignment.
San Francisco estates frequently involve long-held homes, condominiums, two-to-four-unit buildings, tenant-occupied property, altered living areas, and properties with highly specific neighborhood appeal.
The appraisal can help the fiduciary understand the property’s market position before deciding on repairs, pricing, timing, or representation.