Services
Commercial appraisal services
We appraise every type of commercial and investment property for lenders, estates, owners, investors, attorneys and agencies. Each report is scoped to its intended use and written so you can follow it and rely on it. For an overview by client type, see Connecticut appraisal services.
Estate and Date-of-Death Appraisals
Retrospective appraisals of commercial and investment property for executors, estate attorneys, trustees and heirs. Prepared to stand up to review by the probate court, the IRS and your CPA.
Learn moreAppraisals for Owners and Investors
An independent opinion of value for buying, selling, refinancing or planning, or simply to know what a property is worth today. The same MAI-level analysis banks rely on, written for you.
Learn morePartnership Buyouts and Divorce
Independent, defensible valuations when co-owners, partners or spouses need to divide or buy out an interest in commercial or investment real estate.
Learn moreLitigation Support and Expert Witness Testimony
Appraisals prepared to stand up to cross-examination, and expert testimony in Connecticut courts, depositions, arbitration and administrative hearings.
Learn moreCommercial Appraisals for Lenders
Most of our work is for banks and credit unions. Lenders keep coming back because we turn work around on time, write clean reports and stay responsive through underwriting.
Learn moreRent Studies and Lease Comparables
Market rent analysis for lease negotiations, renewals, ground leases and rent resets, drawn from our own database of Connecticut lease comparables.
Learn moreCommercial Appraisal Review (AI-GRS)
Independent review of commercial and residential appraisals by Michael Baldi, MAI, AI-GRS. Few appraisers hold the Appraisal Institute's General Review Specialist designation.
Learn moreCharitable Donation and Conservation Easement Appraisals
IRS qualified appraisals for gifts of real estate to charities and land trusts, and for donated conservation easements, prepared by a qualified appraiser and built to support Form 8283.
Learn moreGift and Estate Planning Appraisals
Appraisals for owners transferring property to children, trusts or family LLCs during their lifetime: gift tax returns, trust funding and long-range estate planning.
Learn moreConstruction and Proposed Development Appraisals
Prospective "as complete" and "as stabilized" values for new construction, conversions, additions and major renovations, for construction lenders and developers.
Learn moreSBA Loan Appraisals
Commercial appraisals for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, prepared by state-certified general appraisers to meet your lender's SBA requirements.
Learn moreMarket, Feasibility and Highest and Best Use Studies
Independent analysis of a property's best use: market and feasibility studies, highest and best use analysis, and rent and lease-up studies for developers, owners and investors.
Learn moreGround Lease, Cell Tower and Billboard Appraisals
Market rent and value for ground leases, cell tower and rooftop antenna leases, and billboard leases, including whether a lease buyout offer is fair.
Learn moreProperty Tax Appeal Appraisals
Independent market value appraisals to support a commercial property tax appeal before a Connecticut Board of Assessment Appeals or in Superior Court.
Learn moreEminent Domain and Condemnation Appraisals
Appraisals of full and partial takings for property owners, their attorneys, and condemning authorities in Connecticut, including road-widening and right-of-way projects.
Learn moreFair Market Rent and Lease Renewal Appraisals
Independent fair market rent opinions for lease renewals, option periods, rent resets and lease arbitration, for landlords and tenants.
Learn moreRetrospective Appraisals
Appraisals of commercial property as of a past date, for estates, divorce, litigation, tax matters and any other situation that requires a value as of an earlier date.
Learn moreRestricted Appraisal Reports
A shorter, lower-cost appraisal report for situations where the client is the only intended user, such as internal planning, negotiations or deciding whether a full report is needed.
Learn moreBankruptcy, Foreclosure and Receivership Appraisals
Appraisals for Connecticut foreclosures, bankruptcy proceedings and court-appointed receivers, for lenders, borrowers, trustees and their attorneys.
Learn moreAffordable Housing Appraisals
Appraisals of income-restricted and affordable housing in Connecticut, including tax-credit properties, deed-restricted units and 8-30g developments.
Learn moreAs-Complete and As-Stabilized Appraisals
Prospective values for properties being built, renovated or leased up, along with the as-is value lenders and investors also need.
Learn moreExpedited Appraisals
Faster commercial appraisals when a closing, court date or filing deadline cannot wait, without cutting corners on the analysis.
Learn morePartial and Undivided Interest Appraisals
Appraisals of fractional and undivided interests in commercial and investment real estate, for estates, gifts, family transfers, partnerships and partition disputes.
Learn moreTrust Appraisals
Appraisals of commercial and investment property held in or moving into a trust, for trustees, trust and estate attorneys, CPAs and beneficiaries.
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Property types
Properties we appraise
Apartment and Multifamily
Appraisals of apartment buildings of every size, from two- to six-family houses and small walk-ups to garden complexes, mid-rise buildings and mill conversions.
Mixed-Use
Appraisals of main-street and downtown buildings with storefronts or offices below and apartments above, one of Connecticut's most common commercial property types.
Industrial and Warehouse
Appraisals of warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, flex and contractor buildings, from single-tenant shops to multi-tenant parks and older mill complexes.
Office
Appraisals of professional and corporate office buildings, owner-occupied or multi-tenant, from converted houses to downtown towers. See our medical office page for medical and dental buildings.
Retail and Shopping Center
Appraisals of shopping plazas, freestanding retail, net-leased stores, bank branches and storefront buildings.
Commercial Land and Development Site
Appraisals of commercial, industrial and multifamily land and development sites, approved or proposed. For woodland, acreage and residential subdivisions, see our raw land page.
Restaurant
Appraisals of freestanding restaurants, fast-food properties, bars and taverns, and restaurant space in mixed-use buildings.
Auto Repair and Dealership
Appraisals of auto repair garages, body shops, new and used car dealerships, car washes and other automotive property.
Church and Religious Property
Appraisals of churches, parish halls, rectories and other religious property, for sales, purchases, financing and congregation planning.
Special-Purpose Property
Appraisals of hotels and inns, marinas, schools, recreational and institutional property, and other one-of-a-kind properties.
Medical Office
Appraisals of medical, dental and outpatient office buildings, from converted houses near a hospital to multi-tenant medical buildings and condominiums.
Self-Storage
Appraisals of self-storage facilities, from small drive-up properties to climate-controlled buildings, including expansions and proposed facilities.
Daycare and Child Care Center
Appraisals of child care centers and daycare buildings, owner-occupied or leased, including purpose-built centers and converted houses or commercial buildings.
Raw Land, Woodland and Subdivision
Appraisals of large woodland tracts, raw acreage, farmland and residential subdivision parcels, from a single building lot to hundreds of acres.
Owner-User Industrial
Appraisals of industrial buildings occupied by the businesses that own them, from small contractor shops to manufacturing plants, for SBA and bank loans, buyouts and estates.
Liquor and Package Store
Appraisals of package stores and liquor store buildings, freestanding or in strip centers, owner-occupied or leased, including for SBA loans and business sales.
Gas Station and Convenience Store
Appraisals of gas stations, convenience stores and fueling sites, branded or unbranded, owner-operated or leased.
Contractor Shop and Garage
Appraisals of contractor shops, truck and equipment garages, and service buildings with outdoor storage yards, usually owner-occupied.
Flex, Showroom and Industrial Condo
Appraisals of flex buildings, showroom and warehouse combinations, small-bay multi-tenant industrial, and industrial condominium units.
Office Condominium
Appraisals of professional and medical office condominium units, owner-occupied or leased, for SBA and bank loans, estates and partnership buyouts.
Net Lease
Appraisals of single-tenant net-leased property, including discount stores such as Dollar General, pharmacies, post offices, auto parts stores, banks and quick-service restaurants.
Strip and Shopping Center
Appraisals of strip centers, neighborhood and grocery-anchored shopping centers, and multi-tenant retail plazas.
Lumber Yard and Building Supply
Appraisals of lumber yards, building supply and hardware stores, with their storage sheds, yards and retail buildings.
Lab and Biotech
Appraisals of laboratory, research and development, and biotech buildings, along with industrial buildings converted for lab use.
Funeral Home
We appraise funeral homes for SBA loans, sales, estates, partner buyouts and family transfers. Many are family properties that have been in business for generations. We value the real estate separately from the funeral business.
Veterinary Clinic and Kennel
Appraisals of veterinary hospitals, animal clinics, kennels, boarding and grooming facilities, owner-occupied or leased.
Hotel, Motel and Inn
Appraisals of hotels and motels, from franchised limited-service hotels to independent roadside motels, as well as country inns and bed and breakfasts.
2‑4 Family Portfolio
Appraisals of portfolios of two-, three- and four-family houses and small apartment buildings, for investors, lenders, estates and partners. We appraise these mainly as packages and take single 2‑4 family assignments selectively.
Marina and Boatyard
We appraise marinas, boatyards and dry-stack storage on Long Island Sound, the Connecticut River and the state's lakes. Our clients include lenders, buyers, owners, estates and partners.
Crematory and Pet Crematory
We appraise crematories and pet crematories, whether they stand alone or are part of a funeral home, cemetery, veterinary hospital or kennel. Our clients include lenders, buyers, owners and estates.
Specialty work
- Portfolio valuation
- Leasehold and leased fee valuations
- Going-concern and special-purpose properties
- Prospective values at completion and stabilization
Need a commercial appraisal?
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