Property Types Appraised

Comprehensive appraisals for farmland, orchards, and ranchlands, evaluating soil productivity, irrigation systems, crop yields, and commodity market influences to determine sustainable land values.

Agricultural Properties
• Row Crop
• Ranches
• Orchards and Vineyards
• Timberland
• Hobby Farms
• Pastureland for Livestock
• Poultry Facilities
• Broiler Facilities
• Swine or Cattle Confinement Facilities
• Nurseries and Greenhouses
• Dairy Facilities

Efficient valuations for utility corridors, highway easements, and transmission lines, navigating eminent domain processes, encroachment risks, and long-term access rights in infrastructure projects, involves using the "before and after" appraisal method, comparing the property's value with and without the easement, and often using the "across the fence" approach, which uses the value of neighboring land as a benchmark. Navigating the eminent domain process requires understanding the right of condemnation for utilities, which often arises after negotiation breaks down, and requires fair compensation for landowners. Long-term access rights are defined in the easement agreement, and encroachment risks can be managed through careful utility conflict management during project planning, which ideally involves collaboration with utility operators.

Precision analyses of income-producing leased interests and tenant-held estates, dissecting rent escalations, renewal options, assignment clauses, and market lease comparables for investment-grade returns.

High-tech appraisals for labs, R&D campuses, and biotech facilities, considering IP protections, cleanroom standards, talent ecosystems, and innovation corridor growth for cutting-edge assets.

Technology and Life Sciences Properties
• Biomanufacturing
• Biotechnology
• Data Centers
• Flex Space
• Pharmaceuticals
• Radiopharmaceutical Plants
• Research and Development (R&D)/Lab

Innovative valuation for sustainable energy properties considers incentives, carbon markets, lifecycle costs, and policy, using techniques like future value analysis for production and incorporating metrics like land use and water consumption. For solar, wind, and EV charging, this involves projecting revenue from production incentives and carbon credits while factoring in operational expenses, environmental impact costs, and expected changes in green energy policies.

Sustainable Energy Properties
• Wind Farms
• EV Charging Stations
• Hydropower Stations
• Solar Farms

Customized appraisals for special purpose properties (SPPs) like theaters and religious facilities are necessary due to their unique functionality and lack of comparable sales. These appraisals require specialized appraisers who can handle factors like historical significance, specialized equipment, and potential alternative use conversions, often using the cost approach for valuation and considering the specific market limitations and neighborhood boundaries.

Special Purpose Properties
• Arcades
• Amusement Parks
• Bowling Alleys
• Broadcasting Stations
• Campgrounds
• Car Wash
• Correctional Centers
• Dormitories
• Drive-In Theater
• Film Studios
• Government Facilities
• Gun Ranges
• Hospitals, Urgent Care Centers, and other Health or Medical Facilities
• Marinas
• Mines
• Service Centers (e.g., oil and lube, brake or transmission centers) with pits and in-ground lifts
• Sports Arenas
• Travel Centers
• Tennis Clubs
• Schools
• Theaters
• Waste Water Treatment Facility
• Wineries
• Worship Facilities

Market-driven valuation for retail properties like shopping centers, strip malls, and standalone stores depends on a property's foot traffic, e-commerce competition, and anchor tenant stability, along with its ability to adapt through experiential retail. Analyzing these factors helps investors and owners determine a property's true value by understanding its performance in a competitive and evolving market.

Retail Properties
• Auto Dealership
• Banks
• Big Box
• Community Retail Center
• Convenience Stores
• Day Care Facilities
• Gas Stations/C-Stores
• Malls
• Neighborhood Boutiques
• Shopping Centers
• Single Tenant Retailers
• Specialized Retail Centers
• Storefront or Street Retail
• Strip/Convenience Center

Forward-looking appraisals for commercial office buildings must integrate current trends like hybrid work, sustainability (e.g., LEED), and tenant experience by considering factors such as flexible space conversions, occupancy rates, and the "flight to quality" for Class A properties. Appraisals will need to adjust for the shift towards more hybrid models and higher quality buildings, with a greater emphasis on tenant retention through factors like improved amenities and well-being features, while accounting for potential decreases in demand and rental income, especially for lower-quality properties.

Office Properties
• Co-working Office
• Medical Office
• Single-Tenant Office
• Multi-Tenant Office

Detailed assessments of multifamily properties involve analyzing unit mix, rental comparables, and amenities to project investment yields, which are further influenced by demographic shifts and market conditions. An investor assesses the property's unit mix to ensure it aligns with local demand, compares its rents to similar properties (rental comparables) to gauge pricing power, and evaluates its amenities package for competitive advantage. Demographic shifts, like an aging population or increased student enrollment, directly affect the demand for different property types, such as senior housing or student housing, influencing their potential investment yields.

Multi-Family Housing Properties
• Affordable Housing
• Build-to-Rent Single-Family Housing
• Garden-Style Apartments
• High to Mid-Rise Apartments
• Mobile Home Park
• Senior Housing
o Independent Living (IL)
o Assisted Living (AL)
o Memory Care (MC)
o Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
• Student Housing

Integrated valuation for mixed-use developments requires balancing multiple property types (residential, retail, office) by analyzing their individual and combined impacts on synergies, parking, and community benefits. This involves a detailed due diligence process that includes location, market demand, financial analysis, and physical assessment, to predict overall performance and value, and determine whether the investment meets financial goals.

Mixed Use Properties
• Retail + Residential
• Office + Residential
• Office + Retail

Strategic land appraisals involve a comprehensive analysis of undeveloped parcels to determine the most profitable use by evaluating legal, physical, and financial factors. The process uses the "highest and best use" framework to identify the highest value, considering aspects like the site's topography, current zoning, market demand, and the potential for developing agricultural, commercial, residential, or other land types. This analysis includes feasibility studies for development, zoning reviews, and assessing physical site characteristics, ultimately informing development and investment decisions.

Land
• Agricultural
• Brownfield
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Institutional
• Infill
• PUD
• Recreational
• Residential
• Subdivisions
• Wetlands

Robust evaluations of industrial properties like warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers involve assessing operational efficiency through metrics like loading dock throughput, zoning flexibility, and e-commerce readiness. Supply chain resilience is also a key factor, measured by the ability to withstand disruptions and adapt to change. Evaluating these aspects requires analyzing factors such as facility design, technology adoption, warehouse layout, and inventory management processes.

Industrial Properties
• Cold Storage
• Data Centers
• Flex R&D
• Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS)
• Light Assembly
• Manufacturing
• Research Facilities
• Self-Storage/Mini-Storage
• Showrooms
• Storage Units
• Truck Terminals
• Warehouse/Distribution Centers

Dynamic appraisals for hotels, resorts, and convention centers, assessing occupancy rates, RevPAR metrics, brand affiliations, and tourism recovery trends for revenue-focused insights.

Hospitality Properties
• Bed and Breakfast
• Boutique Hotels
• Budget or Limited-Service Hotels
• Conference Centers
• Extended-Stay Hotels
• Full-Service Hotels
• Golf Course
• Hostels
• Hotels and Motels
• Limited-Service Hotels
• Restaurant, Bars, and Pubs
• Resorts
• Short Term Rentals
• Spas and Wellness Centers
• Music Venues
• Wedding Venues

In-depth valuations for oil refineries, power plants, and pipelines, incorporating reserve estimates, regulatory compliance, energy price volatility, and transition risks to traditional fuels.

Energy Properties
• Natural Gas Production Facilities
• Oil Production Facilities
• Utility Company Properties
• Public and Private Energy Facilities
• Nuclear Power Plants
• Gas and Fuel Stations

Tailored appraisals for schools, universities, and dormitories, considering enrollment trends, accreditation standards, funding sources, and adaptive reuse opportunities in evolving educational landscapes.

Education Properties
• Public Schools
• Private Schools
• Higher Education
• Trade Schools
• Training Centers

Comprehensive appraisals for farmland, orchards, and ranchlands, evaluating soil productivity, irrigation systems, crop yields, and commodity market influences to determine sustainable land values.

Agricultural Properties
• Row Crop
• Ranches
• Orchards and Vineyards
• Timberland
• Hobby Farms
• Pastureland for Livestock
• Poultry Facilities
• Broiler Facilities
• Swine or Cattle Confinement Facilities
• Nurseries and Greenhouses
• Dairy Facilities

Specialized valuations for airports, hangars, and airfields, factoring in FAA regulations, traffic volume, infrastructure upgrades, and regional air travel demand for accurate asset optimization.

Aviation Properties
• Public and Private Airfields
• Airplane Hangars
• Airports
• Airparks
• Airport Land
• Landing Areas
• Aviation Schools
• Aviation Maintenance Facilities

Communications properties include the physical infrastructure that enables communication, such as network cabling and communication or cell towers. This also covers the utilities and installations required for wireless, broadband, and telephony services, along with related security systems, which all work together to transmit and receive signals. Expert assessments of cell towers, broadcast facilities, and data centers, analyzing spectrum rights, technology obsolescence, lease agreements, and network expansion potential.

Communications Properties
• Network Cabling
• Communication Towers
• Cell Towers
• Wireless and Broadband Utilities
• Telephony Installations
• Security Systems