San Francisco East Bay Real Estate Market May 2013 is bursting with seller success stories. Multiple offers, increasing sales prices and yes, challenging appraisals! Whenever the market takes a climb such as we have seen in a short amount of time the appraisal for the loan can require work on behalf of the appraiser. Make sure you work with a listing agent that will not only meet the appraiser but provide them with all the nuances of the local market.