Who am I?

The publisher/Webmaster is Ann O’Rourke, MAI, SRA, a practicing fee appraiser (commercial and residential) in Alameda California.

I have been appraising for over 40 years. Since 1992, I have also been publishing Appraisal Today paid subscription newsletter and a free weekly email appraiser newsletter. I traveled for speaking and giving seminars to appraisers all over the country until recently.

For more information, go to Ann O’Rourke’s resume.

Why hire me for an appraisal?

• Timely service – always complete appraisals by the deadline. Competitive fees.
• Over 40 years of appraisal experience. Appraising in Alameda County since 1992. My specialty is appraisals in the city of Alameda.
• MAI and SRA designations make appraisals more credible and acceptable.
• All types of properties – single family, apartments, commercial, industrial, and vacant land
• I am fairly well known in the appraisal community as I have had articles published in most of the national appraisal publications and have spoken to appraisers all over the country. I am a designated member of the Appraisal Institute.
• If you’re not sure if my company is “legitimate,” you can verify my information at the Appraisal Institute web site, click on “Find an appraiser” then type in City: Alameda and State: CA. For more information on this Web site, go to our Web site FAQ page.

Where Am I Located?

My office is in Alameda, California. For 28 years I was in a large marina across the street. I moved to an office building across the street on March 16, 2020, the day before shelter in place started. The buildings have been demolished. I really miss it the boats and water view! Alameda is an island in San Francisco Bay, across an estuary from Oakland and 10 miles southeast across the Bay from San Francisco.