Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Real Estate Appraisals in San Rafael
Established in 1962, Semple Appraisals has built a legacy of excellence in residential and commercial real estate valuation across the San Francisco Bay Area. Our family-owned business combines over six decades of local market expertise with rigorous professional standards, including adherence to USPAP and Appraisal Institute guidelines. Our team of certified appraisers specializes in trusts, estates, loans, and complex property interests, serving attorneys, financial institutions, and property owners. With three generations of appraisal experience, we provide equitable, comprehensive reports for diverse property types, including agricultural, industrial, and multi-family residential properties.Our Marin County office serves nine Bay Area counties, offering unmatched local knowledge and technical expertise. By maintaining designations from the Appraisal Institute and state certifications, we ensure precise valuations for legal, tax, and investment purposes. Our commitment to accuracy extends to specialized services like right-of-way assessments, lot line adjustments, and eminent domain consultations. For over 60 years, we've upheld integrity in every appraisal, combining tradition with contemporary valuation methodologies.
Services
Residential Appraisals
Commercial Appraisals
Estate Valuations
Real Estate Consultation
Partial Interest Assessments
Right-of-Way Appraisals
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1962 with three generations of appraisal expertise
- Certified appraisers with specialized training in complex property interests
- Service spanning nine Bay Area counties from our Marin County base
- Proven expertise in legal testimony and estate valuation matters
- Comprehensive valuation for all property types including agricultural and industrial
Associations and certifications
- Appraisal Institute
- Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
Services
Residential Appraisals
We provide certified residential property valuations for single-family homes and multi-family units across the Bay Area. Our appraisals meet USPAP standards for mortgage lending, estate planning, and tax purposes. Our team evaluates comparable sales, property condition, and market trends to deliver accurate, defensible valuations that support financial and legal decisions.
Commercial Appraisals
Our commercial appraisals cover industrial, retail, and office properties with detailed analysis of income potential and market comparables. We assess properties for acquisition, financing, and investment purposes using proven methodologies that consider lease structures and development potential. Clients rely on our reports for accurate valuation of complex commercial assets.
Estate Valuations
We conduct precise estate valuations for probate and inheritance purposes with documented analysis of market value. Our appraisals include site inspections, historical data review, and professional reporting that meets legal requirements. Attorneys and executors trust our services for accurate property valuation in estate settlement matters.
Real Estate Consultation
Our consultation services include highest and best use analysis, investment feasibility studies, and eminent domain valuation. We provide expert testimony and technical analysis for legal proceedings and development decisions. Clients benefit from our deep market knowledge and professional expertise in resolving complex real estate questions.
Partial Interest Assessments
We specialize in valuing partial property interests including easements, conservation rights, and family partnership shares. Our appraisals document impact on overall property value using precise methodologies that meet legal and tax requirements. This specialized service supports estate planning, litigation, and property rights negotiations.
People
Siobhan Semple Stoddard
MAI Designated Appraiser
With over 30 years in appraisal work, Siobhan holds the MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute and specializes in commercial, industrial, and fractional property interests across the Bay Area. Her expertise includes expert witness testimony and complex valuation assignments.
Sheila Semple
Certified Residential Appraiser
Since joining the company in 2000, Sheila has focused on residential property valuation for tax assessment purposes in the Bay Area. She holds California state certification and provides detailed analysis of single-family and multi-family residential properties.
Mary Patricia Semple
SRA Designated Appraiser
Patricia brings 35+ years of residential valuation experience and SRA designation from the Appraisal Institute. Certified by California, she provides expert testimony and specializes in complex residential appraisals for legal and financial purposes.
Questions
What services does Semple Appraisals offer?
We provide residential and commercial appraisals, estate valuations, partial interest assessments, eminent domain consultations, and expert testimony services for properties in nine Bay Area counties.
How long has Semple Appraisals been in business?
Our family-owned business has provided appraisal services since 1962, with three generations of experience and expertise in Bay Area real estate valuation.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover nine Bay Area counties including Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Solano, San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara counties from our San Rafael office.
What certifications do your appraisers hold?
Our team includes MAI and SRA designations from the Appraisal Institute, with state certifications for both general and residential appraisers in California.
How do you handle complex property interests?
We specialize in valuing partial interests like easements, conservation rights, and family partnership shares using specialized methodologies that meet legal and tax requirements.
Can you assist with legal matters?
Yes, our appraisers provide expert testimony and litigation support for real estate valuation disputes, with experience in eminent domain cases and estate settlement matters.
