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Because the lender is interested in the security behind its loan, our
appraisals for underwriting purposes emphasize aspects that affect risk. These include
cash-flow analysis, neighborhood and market trends, quality of construction,
appropriateness of design and the condition of the property. We will often include
sensitivity analysis in the case of investment properties and proposed subdivisions.
Recognizing that the appraiser is often the eyes and ears of the lender, we note any
factors which might affect the security of the property.
Appraisal
Development Methodology
Commercial Appraisal Information
Residential Appraisal Information
In the legal arena appraisals are often helpful in matters of divorce, partnership
dissolutions, condemnation, estate administrations and bankruptcy. We are able to provide
timely valuation advice, and convincingly support and strongly defend conclusions. Our
reports can be as all-inclusive or as brief as the case demands, while our analysis will
always be thorough.
Our senior staff members have been accepted as expert witnesses in U.S. Bankruptcy Court,
Federal District Court and County Courts of Common Pleas.
Whether representing the property owner or the assessing body, we are prepared to actively
defend our value conclusions. Often, a satisfactory settlement can be achieved by
negotiation, which we will attend if invited. If negotiations prove unsuccessful, our
senior staff has experience with appearances before County Boards of Assessment and in
court. Our reports contain the documentation and expert analysis necessary to prevail in
an adversarial arena.
With years of education and experience, combined with an extensive data bank of real
estate-related transactions, we are prepared to offer advice in a number of real estate
areas.
These might include market rent estimation, marketability and feasibility studies,
lease-buy analysis, investment counseling and land use decisions.
In terms of valuation services, we can assist in selling or purchasing decisions,
insurance coverage, determining a basis for exchange, arbitration or partitioning, lease
hold or leased fee valuation and gift and estate tax planning.
Other Services
- House Measuring Services
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Prior to the listing of the house
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In defense of an offer to purchase
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To resolve differences
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To protest the information of your
appraisal district
- Environmental Site Assessments
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Transaction screens
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Phase I Environmental Site
Assessments
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