Rather than bringing a one-size-fits-all approach to appraisal problem solving, Shepherd Associates uses its expertise and wealth of experience to find solutions that best meet client’s specific needs.

In a complicated real property valuation environment, clients hire appraisers for their valuation expertise which includes their knowledge of reporting and development requirements in the specific assignment. For financial institutions, compliance with FIRREA and USPAP appraisal requirements is of paramount concern. For IRS-related transactions, all necessary steps are taken to meet applicable requirements. In complex regulatory practice areas, Shepherd Associates LLC does the research to stay current with applicable regulations and requirements.

Practice Areas:

• Lending
• Litigation, including eminent domain and diminution in value
• Tax Appeals
• Estate, Gifting, and Financial Planning
• Corporate disposition and acquisitions
• Private appraisals

Commercial: The firm has broad experience in various property types.

• Office buildings
• Industrial and warehouse facilities
• Multi-family housing
• Development properties
• All types of land
• Leased fee and leasehold valuations
• Appraisal of Distressed properties
• Diminution in value analyses
• Market rent valuations

Residential: The firm has had long and varied experience with complex residential (1-4 family) real estate appraisals. Shepherd Associates LLC. A production line mindset is not applied to residential appraisal: each assignment’s requirements are taken into account to develop an applicable and adequate scope of work.

Many of the firm’s complex residential reports are written in narrative form or as expanded form reports. These reports are prepared for a wide variety of clients, which include lenders, attorneys, accountants, agencies, individuals, and companies and institutions.