Serving Contra Costa, Alameda & Solano Counties  ·  925-279-1101
Certified Residential Appraiser · Since 1999

Bay Area’s Trusted
Home Appraisal
Expert

Accurate, certified appraisals for estates, trusts, refinances, divorce proceedings, and tax assessments — delivered with care and local expertise.

Raena showed a great deal of empathy and delivered the report exactly when she said she would.

— Matthew R.
Raena Lynn, Certified Real Estate Appraiser
25+ Years of Experience
Certified & Licensed in CA
Contra Costa · Alameda · Solano
Court-Qualified Expert Witness

Appraisal Services

Whether you’re settling an estate, navigating a divorce, refinancing, or disputing a tax assessment, we deliver precise, defensible valuations you can rely on.

01Estate & Trust Appraisals

Date-of-death valuations and trust appraisals to help families and attorneys navigate estate settlements with clarity and confidence.

02Divorce & Legal Proceedings

Court-qualified expert witness services and fair market value appraisals to support equitable resolution of property disputes.

03Refinance Appraisals

Lender-compliant residential appraisals to support your refinancing or home equity loan with accuracy and speed.

04Property Tax Appeals

Challenge an unfair tax assessment with a certified independent appraisal backed by deep local market knowledge.

05Pre-Listing Appraisals

Know your home’s true value before you list. Avoid under-pricing or scaring off buyers with an informed, professional valuation.

06Appraiser Mentoring

Guidance and mentoring for new appraisers looking to build their career in the San Francisco Bay Area market.

Bay Area home
1999In Practice Since

Experience You Can Trust

Raena Lynn & Associates was built on a simple principle: every client deserves a confident, transparent, and accurate appraisal. For over 25 years, Raena has served homeowners, families, attorneys, and lenders across the Bay Area with integrity.

Specializing in Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda, she brings unmatched local expertise to every engagement — whether it’s a complex multi-property estate or a straightforward refinance.

Certified Residential Appraiser — License #AR013126
Real Estate Broker — License #CA00942287
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What Clients Say

★★★★★

“Your professionalism is only outdone by meeting you in person. I hope our paths cross again.”

Lucy M.
★★★★★

“She was very easy to work with and always kept me informed. Her work was complete and very informative.”

Joyce W.
★★★★★

“Raena handled everything and coordinated with appraisers across counties to get it all to our attorney on time.”

Ruth C.
★★★★★

“Having Raena in my corner during court proceedings helped expedite the process and reach a fair resolution.”

Dan S.
★★★★★

“I appreciated her professionalism and expertise. I would recommend Raena Lynn & Associates to anyone.”

Jim & Lisa M.
★★★★★

“Raena showed great empathy with my elderly mother and delivered the appraisal report exactly when promised.”

Matthew R.

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Let’s talk about your appraisal.

Call 925-279-1101 or submit an online request — we’ll respond within one business day.

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