In most cities, property value comes down to location and size. In San Francisco, your property's value is determined by a more complex picture: current rental income, tenant composition, potential income, and dozens of local regulations that affect what a buyer can actually do with the building. Whether you own a residential multi-unit, a mixed-use building with ground-floor retail, or a commercial property, each comes with its own set of valuation considerations specific to San Francisco.

Multi-unit and commercial properties are valued primarily on the income they generate. But in San Francisco, not all rental income is created equal. Rent-controlled residential units, commercial lease terms, tenant protections, and vacancy status all play a role in determining what buyers are willing to pay—and what lenders are willing to finance. A mixed-use building with retail on the ground floor and residential above has different income dynamics than a purely residential property.

Understanding these nuances requires someone who knows the difference between a protected residential tenant and a market-rate lease, who can evaluate commercial lease structures and CAM charges, who can read a rent roll and spot opportunities, and who stays current on neighborhood-specific buyer demand across residential, retail, and office spaces. That's where we come in.