Reasons For Appraisal

An independent appraisal gives you a clear basis for a real estate decision. Here are some of the reasons clients ask us to establish a property's value.

Transfer of Ownership

Help prospective buyers decide on an offering price.
Help sellers determine an acceptable selling price.
Establish a basis for an exchange of real property.
Support the reorganization or merging of ownership across multiple properties.

Financing and Credit

Establish the value of real estate offered as security for a mortgage loan.
Help investors evaluate real estate mortgage investments.
Support lending and underwriting decisions with an independent value opinion.

Real Estate Decision-Making

Understand the market and timing for a property decision.
Evaluate a proposed land use and its marketability.
Compare real estate investment alternatives.
Assess whether a property can support your investment goals.

Estate and Tax Planning

Establish a current or retrospective property value for estate administration or transfers.
Support your accountant or advisor with real estate values for tax planning and reporting.
Provide a basis for allocating value between land and buildings, where required by the assignment.

Rental Schedules and Lease Provisions

Provide market rent evidence to support lease negotiations, renewals, and rental decisions.

Renovation and Development

Assess a property's value in relation to a proposed renovation or development program.

Employee Relocation

Support corporations or relocation companies purchasing the homes of transferred employees.

Other Property Decisions

Provide an independent value opinion for legal matters, family property decisions, and other situations involving real estate.