Masayo Allen, Esq., MAI, CCIM
Managing Partner
Professional Experience
Principal – Allen & Allen, San Francisco, California, 2021-Present
Appraiser – John Child & Company, Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii, 2019-2021
Appraiser – Valbridge Property Advisors, Inc., San Ramon, California, 2015-2019
Intern – Jones, Roach, & Caringella, Inc., San Diego, California, Spring 2015
Attorney – Anderson, McPharlin & Conners LLP, Los Angeles, California, 2007-2013
Attorney – Garrett & Tully, APC, Pasadena, California, 2002-2007
Professional Affiliations
Member, Appraisal Institute (MAI No. 586905), 2019
Currently certified under Appraisal Institute continuing education program
Northern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute
Hawaii Chapter of the Appraisal Institute
San Diego Chapter of the Appraisal Institute
Member, CCIM Institute (CCIM No. 24296), 2021
Currently certified under CCIM Institute continuing education program
Northern California Chapter of the CCIM Institute
Hawaii Chapter of the CCIM Institute
Member, The State Bar of California (Bar No. 213629), 2001
Member, Hawaii State Bar Association (Bar No. 010169), 2013
Professional Licenses/Certifications
California Certified General Real Estate Appraiser (No. 3003579), 2018
California Attorney (Bar No. 213629), 2001
California Real Estate Broker (No. 01159165), 2010
Hawaii Certified General Real Estate Appraiser (No. CGA-1350), 2019
Hawaii Attorney (Bar No. 010169), 2013
Academic Degrees
Master of Science in Real Estate degree, 2015
University of San Diego, San Diego, California
Burnham-Moores Center Scholar | 3.91 GPA
Juris Doctor degree, 2000
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California
St. Thomas More Law Honor Society | Phi Delta Phi Law
Honor Society
Bachelor of Arts, Business Economics with Accounting minor degree, 1996
University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Cum Laude | Alumni Scholar | Golden Key National Honor
Society | 3.64 GPA
Real Estate Courses
Appraisal Institute
General Review Theory, 2022
Condemnation Appraising: Principles and Applications, 2018
General Demonstration Report-Capstone Program, 2018
7-Hour Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, 2018, 2020
Advanced Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use, 2018
Advanced Income Capitalization, 2017
General Demonstration Report Writing, 2016
General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies, 2015, 2016
General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use, 2016
General Appraiser Income Approach (Parts 1 & 2), 2016
General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach, 2016
General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach, 2016
Business Practices and Ethics, 2016, 2020
McKissock
Laws and Regulations for California Appraisers, 2020
Supervisor-Trainee Course for California, 2015
15-Hour Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, 2015
CCIM Institute
User Decision Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate, 2021
Preparing to Negotiate, 2020
Ethics, 2020
University of San Diego
Real Estate Capstone, 2015
Commercial Real Estate Valuation, 2015
Real Estate Development, 2015
Commercial Real Estate Capital Markets, 2015
Strategic Asset Management, 2015
Sustainable Real Estate, 2015
Real Estate Seminar, 2015
Technology and Data for Real Estate, 2014
Design and Construction Management, 2014
Real Estate Market Analysis, 2014
Property Management, 2014
Commercial Real Estate Finance and Investment, 2014
The Real Estate Process, 2014
Appraisal Institute Seminars
Valuation Impacts of COVID-19, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2020
Spring Litigation Conference, Woodside, California, 2018, 2019
Appraising Unique and Special Purpose Properties, Oakland, California, 2017
Annual Spring Conference, Modesto, California, 2016, 2018
Annual Fall Conference, San Francisco, California, 2015, 2017, 2018
Types of Appraisals/Properties Appraised
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Apartments |
Mineral Extraction Properties |
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Auto Dealerships |
Mixed Use Properties |
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Auto Repair Shops |
Multifamily |
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Churches |
Office and Medical Office Buildings |
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Coliving Facilities |
Rent Surveys |
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Commercial Condominiums |
Research and Development Buildings |
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Conservation Land |
Restaurants |
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Easements |
Retail Centers |
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Fractional Interests |
Tax Appeals |
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Ground Leases |
U.S. Post Offices |
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Industrial Properties |
Vacant Land |
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Leasehold and Leased Fee Interests |
Yellow Book Appraisals |
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Live/Work Condominiums |
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Partial List of Clients
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1st Capital Bank |
Hoge, Fenton, Jones & Appel |
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Ace Hardware |
Horizon Services, Inc. |
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Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis |
Housing Trust Silicon Valley |
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Alpha Realty Advisors (A.T.I.M.A) |
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers |
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Andre Morris & Buttery |
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. |
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Arena Investors LP |
Kennedy Myers Law Offices |
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Avidbank |
Leach & Walker, PC |
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Banc of California |
Lori K. Ghan, CPA |
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Boston Private Bank |
MidPen Housing Corp. |
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Bridge Housing Corp. |
Mowat, Mackie and Anderson |
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Capital Funding |
Pacific Premier Bank |
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Castro Valley Unified School District |
PCV Murcor |
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Cathay Bank |
Preferred Bank |
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CNA Equity Group |
Presidio Bank |
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Comerica Bank |
Q10 WESTCAP |
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Cunneen Law |
Ravenswood Family Health Center |
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Dahl’s Equipment Rental |
Resonate Church |
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Department of the Army |
Reynolds & Brown |
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DMI Insurance Services, Inc. |
Stonecrest Financial |
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East Bay Asian Local Development Corp. |
Stratton Properties |
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East Bay Regional Park District |
Symetra Life Insurance Company |
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Familiar Surroundings Home Care |
Technology Credit Union |
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First Republic Bank |
UNIFY Financial Credit Union |
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Fremont Bank |
USPS |
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Gallagher & Miersch, Inc. |
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. |
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Gallagher, Reedy & Jones |
Western Alliance Bank |
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Geomax |
Zacks, Freedman & Patterson, PC |
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Gilmore Magness Janisse, APC |
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Service Area by County
San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco
San Mateo
Santa Clara
Alameda
Contra Costa
Solano
Napa
Sonoma
Marin
Los Angeles County
San Diego County
Hawaii
Honolulu
Maui
Hawaii
Kauai