Most owners want two things from an appraiser: a number they can trust and a date they can plan around. Here is what goes into the timeline for a land, commercial or industrial appraisal so you know what to expect.

Typical turnaround

Most reports are delivered within 2 to 3 weeks of engagement. If you need it sooner, say so when you call. Faster delivery is often possible depending on the property and our current workload, and we will tell you up front whether your date can be met.

The steps in an assignment

  • Engagement. We confirm the property, the purpose of the appraisal, the scope of the report, the fee and the delivery date.
  • Inspection. We visit the property, photograph it, measure or confirm building size where needed, and note the condition, access, utilities and anything unusual.
  • Research. We pull zoning, flood zone, permits, tax records and, for income property, review the rent roll and leases. We search for comparable sales and rentals through CoStar, LoopNet, Crexi, MapWise, Stellar MLS and county records, then verify them.
  • Analysis. We apply the approaches to value that fit the property: sales comparison for most land, plus income and cost approaches for buildings where they apply.
  • Report. We write it up so the reader can follow how the value was reached, then review it before delivery.

What affects turnaround

A single vacant parcel with plenty of nearby sales moves quickly. A large acreage with mixed uses, a multi-tenant building with complicated leases, or a special-purpose property with few comparables takes longer because the research and analysis take longer. Access also matters: if we cannot get onto the property or into the building promptly, the clock does not start until we can.

How to speed it up

  • Send the parcel number, survey, site plan and any prior appraisal or environmental report when you engage us.
  • For income property, have the rent roll, leases and last two to three years of operating statements ready.
  • Give us a contact who can provide access to the property and answer questions quickly.
  • Tell us your real deadline. If it is tight, say so up front and we will tell you honestly whether it can be met.

Getting a date you can rely on

When we quote a fee we also quote a delivery date, and we hold to it. Call (813) 841-1927 with your property details and we will tell you what the timeline looks like for your assignment.

Our appraisal services

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How Long Does a Commercial or Land Appraisal Take?

Most owners want two things from an appraiser: a number they can trust and a date they can plan around. Here is what goes into the timeline for a land, commercial or industrial appraisal so you know what to expect.

Typical turnaround

Most reports are delivered within 2 to 3 weeks of engagement. If you need it sooner, say so when you call. Faster delivery is often possible depending on the property and our current workload, and we will tell you up front whether your date can be met.

The steps in an assignment

  • Engagement. We confirm the property, the purpose of the appraisal, the scope of the report, the fee and the delivery date.
  • Inspection. We visit the property, photograph it, measure or confirm building size where needed, and note the condition, access, utilities and anything unusual.
  • Research. We pull zoning, flood zone, permits, tax records and, for income property, review the rent roll and leases. We search for comparable sales and rentals through CoStar, LoopNet, Crexi, MapWise, Stellar MLS and county records, then verify them.
  • Analysis. We apply the approaches to value that fit the property: sales comparison for most land, plus income and cost approaches for buildings where they apply.
  • Report. We write it up so the reader can follow how the value was reached, then review it before delivery.

What affects turnaround

A single vacant parcel with plenty of nearby sales moves quickly. A large acreage with mixed uses, a multi-tenant building with complicated leases, or a special-purpose property with few comparables takes longer because the research and analysis take longer. Access also matters: if we cannot get onto the property or into the building promptly, the clock does not start until we can.

How to speed it up

  • Send the parcel number, survey, site plan and any prior appraisal or environmental report when you engage us.
  • For income property, have the rent roll, leases and last two to three years of operating statements ready.
  • Give us a contact who can provide access to the property and answer questions quickly.
  • Tell us your real deadline. If it is tight, say so up front and we will tell you honestly whether it can be met.

Getting a date you can rely on

When we quote a fee we also quote a delivery date, and we hold to it. Call (813) 841-1927 with your property details and we will tell you what the timeline looks like for your assignment.

Our appraisal services

Land, Acreage & Agricultural Appraisals · Commercial, Office & Retail · Industrial & Warehouse · Multifamily & Investment · Contact