Financial Planning Appraisals
Financial planning appraisals give owners and investors an independent, current opinion of their commercial real estate's value, supporting decisions about holdings, transfers, refinancing, and long-term strategy.
A financial planning appraisal is an independent valuation used as one input into broader financial decision-making. It is an appraisal assignment, but its purpose is informational—the client uses the value conclusion alongside advice from financial advisors, accountants, and counsel rather than relying on it alone. The deliverable is an appraisal report with a supported value conclusion as of an agreed current date.
Because financial planning spans many situations—net-worth statements, refinance decisions, gifting strategy, business planning, and succession—the intended use and definition of value are confirmed at the outset. We do not provide financial, tax, or legal advice, and we recommend clients confirm how the appraisal will be used with the professionals advising them.
When Clients Need This Service
Owners and investors request financial planning appraisals when they need a credible, current value for real estate holdings to inform strategy. This may include preparing a net-worth statement, weighing whether to hold, sell, or refinance, planning a transfer to family or an entity, or supporting a business plan.
For example, an owner of several commercial properties working with a financial advisor may want current values to rebalance holdings and plan for the next few years. A family considering transferring a property into a trust or LLC may need a defensible value before consulting counsel on structure. In each case, the appraisal provides the independent number that makes the rest of the planning more reliable.
What the Analysis Considers
The factors relevant to this assignment vary with the property and the question being asked. Depending on the agreed scope, the analysis may consider:
- The intended use and the appropriate definition of value (e.g., market value versus another standard)
- Current market conditions and recent comparable sales and rentals
- The property's income, leases, and operating expenses for income-producing property
- Property condition, location, and competitive position in its market
- Any partial interests, fractional ownership, or entity structures to be reflected
- How the value will be used by the client's other advisors
Not every assignment applies all three valuation approaches. The approaches used depend on the property type, available data, and the assignment's intended use.
Documents & Information That May Help
Providing the following can streamline an assignment, but not every item is required to begin. We can discuss what is available during the initial call.
Property address and ownership details
Current rent roll and leases
For income property
Recent operating statements
Any existing appraisals or assessments
Entity or ownership documents
If the value is for a partial interest
How the Engagement Works
Every engagement begins with a conversation so the scope, fee, and timing fit the property and the question you need answered. A typical engagement moves through these stages:
Initial discussion
We learn what decision the appraisal will support and how it will be used.
Scope confirmation
We agree on the definition of value, effective date, report format, fee, and timing.
Information collection
We gather leases, financials, and ownership documents from the client.
Inspection & research
We inspect when appropriate and research current market evidence.
Analysis & delivery
We conclude value and deliver the report, available to explain the result.
Scope, fees, and timing depend on the property type, assignment complexity, and the report format the client or intended user requires. We confirm these in writing before work begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this service.
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Tell us about your property and what you need the valuation to address. To help us respond quickly, please include the property address, property type, assignment purpose, the relevant valuation date, and your requested completion date.
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