We are an independent firm, offering property consulting and property appraisal services for a broad range of property types, including commercial, industrial and multi-residential properties. Our appraisers have an average of 30 years of experience and have appraised properties in all 50 states and internationally.  Our senior level appraisers have the depth of knowledge that can only come from years of experience.  We take the time to get to know our clients and come to truly understand their needs. As a result, we are able to offer our clients the best solutions for their business challenges and opportunities.

Asset Management

Whether you are seeking to optimize the performance of an asset, ensure that your assets have not outlived their useful lives, are trying to make decisions about whether to maintain or sell a property, or are considering whether or not to invest in a new property -- we have the expertise that can help to guide you in your decisions.

Our appraisers have experience in preparing appraisals and advising clients with a broad range of business asset management needs, including:

• You are planning on buying or selling a property.
• You need to plan to upgrade a facility or your machinery & equipment.
• You need to evaluate the useful life of a property.
• You want to maximize the performance of an asset.
• You want to reduce your property tax exposure.
• You have undeveloped or underperforming real estate.

Business Planning

Understanding  the value of your assets is essential to positioning your business to succeed in today's rapidly changing marketplace.  Our experienced team of property appraisers has deep knowledge and understanding of how the value of your real property can impact your business needs, allowing you to confidently make the strategic decisions that will allow your business to thrive.

Our appraisers have experience advising clients on the value of their real estate in a broad range of situations, including:

• You need a market feasibility study.
• You are consolidating operations.
• You require a valuation in bankruptcy.
• You are making business succession plans.
• You are evaluating your financing options.
• Your company is merging with or acquiring another company.

Financing

Whether you are looking to leverage your existing properties to raise capital, acquire another business, buyout a business partner, emerge from bankruptcy or want to benefit from asset appreciation, we have the expertise that will allow you to capitalize on the value of your real property, machinery and equipment.

Our appraisers have decades of experience in appraising property for a variety of financing needs, including:

• Asset-based lending
• Bankruptcy
• Debt placement
• Divorce
• Estate and Gift Tax
• Intangible Asset Valuations
• IRC sec. 482 Intercompany Transfer Pricing
• IRC sec. 864(e) International Interest Allocation
• Residual value studies for leasing
• Mergers and Acquisitions

Financial Reporting

Our team includes experts with Big 4 accounting firm and large law firm tax law backgrounds. We know how to meet the stringent requirements of the financial reporting rules and regulations.  Whether you are combining businesses, engaged in a periodic fair value review, seek to provide investment transparency to investors, are at any stage in the bankruptcy process or are changing accounting methods and need to revalue your assets - our team has experience to expertly guide you through your financial reporting process.

Our team has experience in advising clients on the value of real property and machinery and equipment for financial reporting purposes, including:

• Purchase Price Allocations
• Fair Value Measurements
• Mark to Market Valuations
• Fresh Start Accounting
• Property, Plant & Equipment Accounting

International Appraisals

Our team includes recognized experts in the appraisal of international and trans-national real and personal property.  We have extensive global valuation training and experience. Our appraisers have the credentials required for international appraisals, including MAI, ASA and FRICS certifications.

Our appraisers have extensive experience in performing global and multinational appraisals, including:

• You are planning on buying or selling a property
• You are seeking financing for an international property
• You are need a valuation for tax reporting purposes
• You are involved in litigation that requires a valuation
• You require a valuation for insurance purposes

Litigation Support

We offer expert support in the litigation of property values.  We have the knowledge, credentials and decades of valuation experience to support our opinions of value.  Our experts have the communication skills necessary to simply explain complex concepts and to persuade both judge and jury.  Our opinions of value are well-documented and are able to withstand any challenge. 

Our appraisers have supported clients and their legal teams in a wide range of litigated matters, including:

• Arbitration and Mediation matters
• Bankruptcy or Corporate Reorganizations
• Civil Matters
• Condemnation
• Contract Disputes
• Criminal Matters
• Damage Estimates
• Discovery
• Divorce
• Eminent Domain
• Expert Witness Testimony before judicial and legislative bodies
• Financial Investigations and Forensic Accounting

Tax Management

Real property often represents the largest percentage of a company's tax burden. Our appraisers will partner with your tax team to help you manage your state, local and federal tax situation.  Our experienced team will provide you with the property value expertise to guide you in your strategic tax planning, compliance management and tax reduction efforts.

Our appraisers have over 30 years of experience in preparing appraisals for state, local and federal tax situations:

Property Tax

• Audit Defense and Representation
• Dispute Resolution Appraisals
• Economic Obsolescence Studies
• Expert Witness Testimony
• Fixed Asset Reconciliation
• Identify Overassessed Property
• Machinery &  Equipment Appraisal
• Personal Property Appraisal
• Pollution Control Equipment Identification
• Property Tax Adjustments
• Real & Personal Property Appeals
• Useful Economic Life Studies
• Valuation Studies

Federal Tax

• Allocation & Apportionment of Income Expense
• Cost Segregation 
• Debt Forgiveness
• Federal Income Tax Compliance