Valbridge Property Advisors Northern California

03/05/2025

Rookie of the Year Ashley Jordan has been making waves here at Valbridge Property Advisors | Northern California. Ashley started with us as an analyst and has gotten her Certified General license in record time and has recently been promoted to Appraiser. Congrats, Ashley!

03/03/2025

In 2024, Chrisoula Kantiotou completed several extremely complex appraisal assignments, including several high-stakes assignments for public agencies in Silicon Valley and along the coastline. At our most recent quarterly meeting, she was celebrated with the Outstanding Performance award. Congratulations, Chrisoula!

02/27/2025

Please help us celebrate James Murren, MAI for his recent designation. The MAI designation is a mark of excellence in appraising and dedication to one’s career. It is hard-earned and opens the door to highly complex valuation work. As noted in a previous post, James was also recently awarded the Outstanding Performance award for his work in 2024. Congratulations, James!

02/20/2025

In 2024, James Murren exhibited explosive professional growth. He took on a wide range of work as well as expanded his skillset into specialty valuation services such as litigation support. Please help us congratulate James on his Outstanding Performance!

02/18/2025

Our 2024 Above and Beyond award was given to an individual in our company who consistently goes the extra mile, anticipates and mitigates problems before they arise, and balances a relentless solutions-oriented mindset with a positive attitude. In our most recent quarterly meeting, we honored Nyesha Stafford with the Above and Beyond award. We are so grateful to you, Nyesha!

02/12/2025

Each year, the Team Player award is given to an individual in our firm who exhibits exemplary commitment to supporting their colleagues and company-wide initiatives. For his unwavering willingness to lend a helping hand in 2024, we are recognizing Brian To. Congratulations, and thank you for all you do!

02/10/2025

Each year, the President’s Award is given to a Team Blue member who has shown the highest level of professionalism and ex*****on of key initiatives within our firm. In addition to his regular work providing deeply analytical support for complex appraisals and litigation assignments, this team member supports others through education, mentorship, camaraderie, and always going the extra mile. For his contributions not just in 2024 but throughout his decades-long tenure at Valbridge Property Advisors | Northern California, we honor Neil Shah with the President’s Award.

02/10/2025

Throughout his tenure at Valbridge, Stephen Kuhnhoff, MAI, has taught, managed, and mentored many of our powerhouse appraisers. He continues to act as a trusted consultant and mentor to this day. For this reason, he has been awarded the Excellence in Mentoring award! Congratulations, Steve! Thank you for ushering in the next generation of appraisal talent.

02/10/2025

Congratulations are in order for Ashley Jordan, who has officially been promoted to Appraiser after earning her Certified General license. In addition to gaining the experience necessary to succeed as a commercial appraiser, Ashley has developed a particular area of specialty in agricultural appraisals. The sky’s the limit!

02/05/2025

We're Hiring: Appraisal Analyst – East Bay!
Valbridge Property Advisors | Northern California is looking for a motivated Appraisal Analyst/Trainee to join our growing team! This is a hands-on opportunity to gain the skills and experience needed to become a Certified General Appraiser while working alongside industry experts.

Learn more & apply: www.valbridge.com/careers

01/21/2025

Please help us congratulate our rising stars Brian To, Michael Garcia, Yulia Ferguson, and Ashley Jordan for their receipt of the Northern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute’s Commercial Education Scholarship. These four team members have made great strides in their appraisal careers, and NorCal AI’s generous scholarships further support their growth. Way to go, team!

01/14/2025

While commercial real estate markets nationwide begin to see more activity, their recovery will likely be a slow grind.

The impact of dozens of elections around the world — most notably the U.S. presidential election — are top of mind for commercial and multifamily real estate advisers. These elections could shift the political winds in numerous countries and reshape how real estate professionals do business.