What We Do2024-04-03T20:27:10+00:00
What We Do
National Coverage. Local Knowledge. True Valuation Independence.

Valbridge appraisers evaluate commercial property based on objective criteria, in-depth knowledge of local property markets, and time-tested judgment. We identify and analyze the variables that affect value, often seeing what others don’t see based on our expertise and independence.

Valbridge appraisers evaluate commercial property based on objective criteria, in-depth knowledge of local property markets and time-tested judgment. We identify and analyze the variables that affect value, often seeing what others don’t see based on our expertise and independence.

In our industry, some service providers (including many brokerage firms) have an angle. They want clients to buy or sell, or borrow or lend, because their companies get paid for facilitating transactions.

We’re different from the competition.

INDEPENDENT VALUATIONS

We provide independent valuations and advise clients on real estate investment decisions. Second, the leading appraisers who manage our offices also are shareholders in the company.

COLLECTIVE STRENGTH

Clients across the U.S. benefit from the collective strength of North America’s largest independent commercial valuation firm, and our dedication to elevating appraisal industry standards for accuracy, integrity, reporting, technology and data.

POWERFUL INSIGHTS

Valbridge professionals can’t tell the future, but we’re trusted by clients to provide independent valuations and powerful insights for better business.

WHAT WE DO

Standards of Practice

Valbridge Property Advisors provides professional opinions of value and advisory services in accordance with the highest industry standards, reflecting:

Every office is managed by an appraiser who holds the MAI designation of the Appraisal Institute. The MAI designation signifies deep experience in the valuation and evaluation of commercial, industrial, residential and other types of properties.

The MAI designation is conferred only on appraisal industry professionals who:

  • Pass rigorous education requirements

  • Pass a final comprehensive examination

  • Demonstrate specialized experience and knowledge

  • Conduct their professional activities in accordance with the Appraisal Institute Code of Professional Ethics, subject to an enforcement peer review process

  • Commit to strict continuing education requirements

Additionally, Valbridge maintains its own organizational peer review process to ensure that property appraisals and evaluations meet consistent company standards for quality and reporting.

The Power of Blue

The “Power of Blue” is the client benefit of having offices nationwide working together as one. Whether spanning geographical boundaries or property disciplines, the shareholders of Valbridge can handle any problem that needs to be solved. Leaning on best-in-class technology solutions, and centuries of cumulative experience, see what Valbridge Blue can do for you.
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Selected Assignments

Portfolio of 21 Investment-Grade Office and R&D Properties2021-02-19T15:13:04+00:00

Valued a portfolio of 21 investment-grade office and R&D properties for a major university endowment undergoing an audit. Five Valbridge offices in multiple states participated in the assignment, providing consistent work product and single-point-of-contact service to the fund manager.

Lake and Surrounding Buffer Zone2021-02-19T15:14:33+00:00

Appraised a lake and surrounding buffer zone for a recently deregulated power company. The assignment results compelled the state to purchase the lakebed and buffer zone from the utility to secure the lake as a public asset. Individual property owners with adjacent sites were then offered the opportunity to buy down to the waterfront, allowing those owners to control their frontage and stabilize their property values.

Six-Acre Industrial Property2021-02-19T15:15:45+00:00

Valued a six-acre industrial property including a bus storage and maintenance facility to help the owner determine the appropriate building lease rate and the land value. We enabled the owner to compare the income-generating power of the property over time to the benefits of an outright property sale.

802,000 Square Foot Steel Mill2021-02-19T15:16:47+00:00

Appraised an 802,000 square foot steel mill operated by the U.S. arm of an international manufacturer. The owner challenged the local government’s assessment of the property value. Our report resulted in a reduction of the owner’s tax liability.

Masonic Temple2021-02-19T15:17:58+00:00

Valued a Masonic temple that is a historic building, including a 2,300-seat auditorium, frescos and statues, in a central urban area. We helped the owner identify other potential community and cultural uses for the iconic property, recognizing that many religious and fraternal organizations nationally are experiencing demographic changes and declines in membership and, thus, are exploring strategic asset management opportunities.

11 Fast-Food Restaurants2021-02-19T15:18:52+00:00

Appraised a portfolio of 11 fast-food restaurants including the land and the buildings for the purchase and sale of a partnership interest. The sites are located in two states.

Five Data Centers for a Top National Wireless Telecommunications Company2021-02-19T15:19:54+00:00

Appraised five data centers for a top national wireless telecommunications company engaged in hotly contested lease renewal negotiations with multiple landlords in various submarkets.

Office Complex Containing 1.7 Million Square Feet of Class a Space2021-02-19T15:20:55+00:00

Valued an office complex containing 1.7 million square feet of Class A space within five skyway-connected office towers occupied by more than 85 tenants. The overall site features landmark-quality architecture and a range of amenities and walking trails. All the buildings are Energy Star certified, with some LEED rated. In conducting the valuation for the owner, we carefully considered the buildings’ energy operating performance.

Market and Feasibility Study2021-02-19T15:22:56+00:00

Performed a market and feasibility study for the owner of a 14-acre suburban site to determine the highest and best use of the property, including demand for for-sale or for-lease residential units based on market occupancy, projected absorption and estimated sales prices and asking rents. Evaluated 31 comparable properties in addition to the overall market, and analyzed the option of holding the site for future development versus developing the site immediately.

312,000 Square Foot Warehouse Facility Owned by a National REIT2021-02-19T15:23:03+00:00

Appraised a 312,000 square foot warehouse facility owned by a national REIT and leased to a single tenant in the beverage business. The valuation was part of a comprehensive portfolio review for REIT management.

Apartment Portfolio Including 7,200 Units in 37 Communities2021-02-19T15:24:30+00:00

Valued an apartment portfolio including 7,200 units in 37 communities. We were hired by a fractional-interest owner concerned about estate administration. First, we valued the portfolio overall to determine the net asset value. Second, we evaluated the operating entity agreement to analyze issues related to control, transferability and distributions (including historical distributions).

225,000 Square Foot, 14-Acre Site Including Warehouse and Office Space2021-02-19T15:25:17+00:00

Appraised a 225,000 square foot, 14-acre site including warehouse and office space for a large regional commercial bank considering a mortgage loan for a new buyer of the property.

SELECTED CLIENTS

Clients work with Valbridge on a local, regional or national basis:

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