We’re the #1 commercial real estate appraisal provider in Fort Collins for individual property owners and their advisors
Here’s something you need to know about real estate appraisers. There are only two kinds:
- The kind that mostly serve institutional clients such as banks and mortgage companies (95% of them).
- The kind that mostly serve individuals like you (the other 5%).
For most appraisers, finding customers is hard work. So rather than having to do it, they ask mortgage lenders like banks to send them customers (because banks always need appraisals).
In fact, last year alone (2019) in the US, banks made about $2.6 TRILLION (yes, trillion with ‘T’) worth of mortgage loans.
Clearly, banks need LOTS of appraisals, and they need them fast and want them cheap. This forces appraisers to cut corners so they can keep up with demand and keep costs down.
As a result, appraisals must be churned out like a mass-produced, cheap product on a factory assembly line.
The problem is…an appraisal isn’t a product. It’s a complex professional service. It’s quality and reliability depends totally on the amount of skill, care and effort applied by the appraiser.
And this is why we choose not to work with banks. Instead, we work with individuals like you who need an appraisal of commercial property for some personal, legal, financial, or tax-related situation.
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I did a great deal of research and due diligence in trying to find an appraiser. I am very lucky that I found this company. Brian and his team are extraordinarily professional. They do excellent work at a very fair and reasonable price. You don’t have to look any further for a great appraisal company!
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Prompt and expert service. They showed up on time and I received the appraisal promptly, as they said I would. I would highly recommend their services.
#2 of 49 reviews
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I needed an appraisal and contacted several appraisers. I chose this company. I was very pleased with the results. They got to work right away and presented me with a finished appraisal on time. My lawyer asked for some minor changes and they took care of it immediately. Very professional and helped me with all my questions.
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Very happy with my experience with this company.
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The firm is well educated in the valuation of commercial space. They were professional in every way. They were extremely responsive to my client and the lawyer in my office assigned to the litigation for which an opinion was sought. I highly recommend them.
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We feel so fortunate to have found this company to assist us in appraising our property. Our appraiser, Brian was incredibly professional from start to finish. A pleasure to work with! I highly recommend using Brian for his high level of dedication he puts into his work.
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I highly recommend the professional appraisal work of Brian & Steve. They are easy to communicate with and produced a comprehensive report us! They will be my “go-to” for future projects.
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Great to work with Brian. Prompt response. Reasonable pricing. He even advised me on a property without charging, would definitely use them again.
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Best commercial appraisal company! Fast, professional, knowledgeable.
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Quick response to all correspondence, timely arrival and received my report well within the expected time frame. Very highly recommended.
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From start to finish, the experience has been very good. The appraiser arrived on time for the appointment, the appraisal report was received within 2 weeks, and price was also very reasonable. I would highly recommend this company.
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Arrived at appointment time, gave approximate date of completion and finished work ahead of schedule. Textbook customer service, would highly recommend.
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Professional, courteous, prompt, thorough. That’s what this company is all about. Will use them again!
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If anyone should ask for a recommendation for your service, I would be more than happy to supply them with a 5-star response: They were very professional and produced our appraisal in a very timely manner. I will call them in the future if necessary.
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Very professional and efficient. Would definitely recommend. Brian is very nice to deal with.
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Thank you for your professionalism, another great job done and at the right cost. Highly recommend.
#16 of 49 reviews
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Brian and his team are excellent professionals of integrity. They provide exceptional service and are very responsive to the needs of their clients. Specifically, Brian worked very closely with my company to get a detailed appraisal completed in immediate fashion. They will be my select appraisal firm and I highly recommend their services.
#17 of 49 reviews
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Five stars for me. Brian and his team were super helpful in getting a complete appraisal for a building I was looking to sell. He answered all my questions and the turnaround time was pretty quick. Highly recommend.
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Extremely prompt and professional service!
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Brian provide excellent service with timely turnaround preparing a very thorough appraisal report.
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Professional and courteous.
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This is the third time that my company is using this appraisal firm. We have found them to be extremely detailed and professional. Recently I needed an urgent appraisal. Brian promised me a “turn-around” at a very short notice to his office. He has delivered. I like how they do business, professional, detailed, quality work and with great efficiency.
#22 of 49 reviews
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They did two appraisals for me on properties. They were fast and provided a great service!
#23 of 49 reviews
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I had a most positive experience with Brian, who was courteous, informative and immediately followed up with any inquiries I had. The appraisal and report were executed in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend this company.
#24 of 49 reviews
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They were totally professional and always accessible. Brian was available every time I had a question. He showed great patience in obtaining the necessary information to make a really accurate appraisal which encompassed numerous pages that informed and explained his methods and conclusions.
#25 of 49 reviews
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Service was quick, detailed and tailored to what we needed and asked for. Price also very reasonable. Could not be happier.
#26 of 49 reviews
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These guys are total pros. I recommend them highly!
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My experience with this firm has been an excellent one. They are helpful, responsive, efficient, and personable. I highly recommend their services.
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Great service. Very thorough and diligent.
#29 of 49 reviews
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If you are looking for an appraiser who is honest and professional, you have found the one. Brian went above and beyond to get me the answers I needed and quickly. He was a pleasure to work with and extremely knowledgeable. Thank you, Barbara.
#30 of 49 reviews
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Very responsive. Appraiser came right on time. I would definitely recommend.
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Very responsive and professional. I’m a developer.
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This firm is 100% professional. Brian was courteous and on point. He proceeded in expedient fashion. I highly recommend Brian & his agency. I give them 5 stars across the board! I will be using this diligent firm in the future.
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Call now for a FREE quote:
(tap here to call on a mobile)
(970) 236-4355
Give us a call—it’s the easiest way to get answers to your questions including info on appraisal pricing and timing. So why not give us a call now—during normal business hours, we always answer.
(About Us, and…) 3 reasons to count on us to appraise your commercial property
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We are not an ‘appraisal-factory’ for banks and mortgage companies
The reality is, banks need appraisals for very different reasons than you.
You need an appraisal to determine the value of a property. Banks need appraisals to sell mortgage loans (because it’s required by law).
Truth is, banks have minimal incentive to worry about appraisal accuracy.[1]
And as you read in the section above, with trillions of dollars a year in new mortgage loans:
“…banks need LOTS of appraisals, and they need them fast and want them cheap. This forces appraisers to cut corners so they can keep up with demand and keep costs down.”
Now, we all know how habits are formed. You do something a certain way for long enough and it becomes a habit.
In the factory-like, mass production world of appraisals for mortgages, questionable practices that yield unreliable valuations often become a habit.
And that’s the problem with hiring an appraiser who’s gotten used to the practices common in the production of mortgage appraisals for banks.
And unfortunately, most appraisers — from the local one-man-band to the big national firm (including most you’ll find online) — rely on mortgage appraisals for most of their income.
We’re different.
To maintain our standards, and our independence, we avoid working with banks or any other high-volume institutional clients.
Instead, we service individual private clients like you, as well as legal, financial, and tax professionals and their clients.
That means, we have better familiarity with your needs, and we haven’t developed the bad habits that come from constantly prioritizing speed and cost over quality and accuracy.
[1] You would think that banks and other mortgage lenders would care deeply about the appraisal being accurate.
The truth is they have very little incentive to care much about accuracy, and here’s why:
You see, most commercial lenders give themselves a built-in margin of error of at least 20% – 40%. They do this by lending only 60% – 80% of the property’s appraised value.
Needless to say, that may work for them but can you afford to hire an appraiser whose value could be wrong by 20% – 40% or more?
The bottom line: banks make money by selling as many loans as possible, as quickly and cheaply as they can.
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With us, you’re a big fish in a little pond
(instead of the other way around)
If you read the points above, you now understand why we avoid working with banks and other high-volume institutional clients.
Instead we prefer to work with individuals like you who need an appraisal of just one or maybe a small portfolio of properties.
We believe that when you hire a company for an important job, you should expect to be treated like an important person.
We know from experience this is not the case at many appraisal firms—where [2] big bank clients are doted on, while individual clients like you are disregarded and treated as less important.
Their bank clients deliver them dozens (even hundreds) of appraisal orders every month, so your business frankly means very little to them—as a result, you may incur poor service.
Unanswered phone calls, slow or no return calls, missed deadlines, and an unreliable or altogether unusable appraisal—all things you’d rather avoid, right?
Well, our clients have our office numbers, cell phone numbers and personal e-mail addresses. We make ourselves available day and night. When you call, we answer. Not a receptionist or a pushy salesman.
We offer you a unique level of access and commitment—and we can usually do so at a lower cost than big name firms, because we don’t have to charge extra to cover bloated operational costs.
[2] Because we focus on individual clients like you, and avoid institutional clients, quite frankly, your business means a lot more to us than it does to most other appraisal companies.
From your first phone call, to your receipt of the completed appraisal report—our commitment to your satisfaction is evident throughout every step of the process.
#3
We offer a Rapid Discovery Assessment™ at no cost (and no obligation)
Commercial real estate is a complex asset, and its valuation can be complicated – even for a seemingly ‘simple’ property.
That’s because every commercial property is unique, and so are your specific needs and objectives related to both, the property, and the circumstances motivating the appraisal.
In fact, there are 7 key components that determine the course and direction of the appraiser’s actions through the appraisal process for any commercial property.
Clearly identifying all aspects of each of these components, for each specific client, is essential to getting you the right appraisal.
That’s why we start every new client interaction with a comprehensive needs-based analysis.
I know this all might sound a bit complicated, but we make it easy for you with our Rapid Discovery Assessment.
Give us a call and we’ll walk you through it step-by-step, answering any questions you may have along the way. There’s no cost or obligation.
Bottom line, our job is to make sure you get the right appraisal.
Call now for a FREE quote:
(tap here to call on a mobile)
(970) 236-4355
Give us a call—it’s the easiest way to get answers to your questions including info on appraisal pricing and timing. So why not give us a call now—during normal business hours, we always answer.
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I did a great deal of research and due diligence in trying to find an appraiser. I am very lucky that I found this company. Brian and his team are extraordinarily professional. They do excellent work at a very fair and reasonable price. You don’t have to look any further for a great appraisal company!
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Prompt and expert service. They showed up on time and I received the appraisal promptly, as they said I would. I would highly recommend their services.
#2 of 49 reviews
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I needed an appraisal and contacted several appraisers. I chose this company. I was very pleased with the results. They got to work right away and presented me with a finished appraisal on time. My lawyer asked for some minor changes and they took care of it immediately. Very professional and helped me with all my questions.
#3 of 49 reviews
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Very happy with my experience with this company.
#4 of 49 reviews
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The firm is well educated in the valuation of commercial space. They were professional in every way. They were extremely responsive to my client and the lawyer in my office assigned to the litigation for which an opinion was sought. I highly recommend them.
#5 of 49 reviews
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We feel so fortunate to have found this company to assist us in appraising our property. Our appraiser, Brian was incredibly professional from start to finish. A pleasure to work with! I highly recommend using Brian for his high level of dedication he puts into his work.
#6 of 49 reviews
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I highly recommend the professional appraisal work of Brian & Steve. They are easy to communicate with and produced a comprehensive report us! They will be my “go-to” for future projects.
#7 of 49 reviews
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Great to work with Brian. Prompt response. Reasonable pricing. He even advised me on a property without charging, would definitely use them again.
#8 of 49 reviews
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Best commercial appraisal company! Fast, professional, knowledgeable.
#9 of 49 reviews
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Quick response to all correspondence, timely arrival and received my report well within the expected time frame. Very highly recommended.
#10 of 49 reviews
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From start to finish, the experience has been very good. The appraiser arrived on time for the appointment, the appraisal report was received within 2 weeks, and price was also very reasonable. I would highly recommend this company.
#11 of 49 reviews
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Arrived at appointment time, gave approximate date of completion and finished work ahead of schedule. Textbook customer service, would highly recommend.
#12 of 49 reviews
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Professional, courteous, prompt, thorough. That’s what this company is all about. Will use them again!
#13 of 49 reviews
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If anyone should ask for a recommendation for your service, I would be more than happy to supply them with a 5-star response: They were very professional and produced our appraisal in a very timely manner. I will call them in the future if necessary.
#14 of 49 reviews
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Very professional and efficient. Would definitely recommend. Brian is very nice to deal with.
#15 of 49 reviews
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Thank you for your professionalism, another great job done and at the right cost. Highly recommend.
#16 of 49 reviews
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Brian and his team are excellent professionals of integrity. They provide exceptional service and are very responsive to the needs of their clients. Specifically, Brian worked very closely with my company to get a detailed appraisal completed in immediate fashion. They will be my select appraisal firm and I highly recommend their services.
#17 of 49 reviews
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Five stars for me. Brian and his team were super helpful in getting a complete appraisal for a building I was looking to sell. He answered all my questions and the turnaround time was pretty quick. Highly recommend.
#18 of 49 reviews
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Extremely prompt and professional service!
#19 of 49 reviews
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Brian provide excellent service with timely turnaround preparing a very thorough appraisal report.
#20 of 49 reviews
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Professional and courteous.
#21 of 49 reviews
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This is the third time that my company is using this appraisal firm. We have found them to be extremely detailed and professional. Recently I needed an urgent appraisal. Brian promised me a “turn-around” at a very short notice to his office. He has delivered. I like how they do business, professional, detailed, quality work and with great efficiency.
#22 of 49 reviews
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They did two appraisals for me on properties. They were fast and provided a great service!
#23 of 49 reviews
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I had a most positive experience with Brian, who was courteous, informative and immediately followed up with any inquiries I had. The appraisal and report were executed in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend this company.
#24 of 49 reviews
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They were totally professional and always accessible. Brian was available every time I had a question. He showed great patience in obtaining the necessary information to make a really accurate appraisal which encompassed numerous pages that informed and explained his methods and conclusions.
#25 of 49 reviews
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Service was quick, detailed and tailored to what we needed and asked for. Price also very reasonable. Could not be happier.
#26 of 49 reviews
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These guys are total pros. I recommend them highly!
#27 of 49 reviews
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My experience with this firm has been an excellent one. They are helpful, responsive, efficient, and personable. I highly recommend their services.
#28 of 49 reviews
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Great service. Very thorough and diligent.
#29 of 49 reviews
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If you are looking for an appraiser who is honest and professional, you have found the one. Brian went above and beyond to get me the answers I needed and quickly. He was a pleasure to work with and extremely knowledgeable. Thank you, Barbara.
#30 of 49 reviews
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Very responsive. Appraiser came right on time. I would definitely recommend.
#31 of 49 reviews
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Very responsive and professional. I’m a developer.
#32 of 49 reviews
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This firm is 100% professional. Brian was courteous and on point. He proceeded in expedient fashion. I highly recommend Brian & his agency. I give them 5 stars across the board! I will be using this diligent firm in the future.
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