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Avg. Appraisal Outcome
78% accepted first submission
Property Types
The valuation
logic underneath.
Three properties. Three levels of complexity. Drag the slider to peel back the surface and see exactly how we structure a defensible number.
The Artist's Loft
Tribeca, New York · 2,200 sq ft · Zoned M1-5/R10
A working artist's studio with no clear residential/commercial demarcation. Previous lender rejected refinancing application.
Annotated floorplan with M1-5/R10 compliance overlay. 3 comparable live/work sales identified within 0.4 miles.
Outcome
Defensible valuation — refinancing approved
Final Valuation
$1.85M
The Permitted Duplex
Logan Square, Chicago · 3,800 sq ft · Mixed-Use Corridor
Garage conversion operating as a recording studio below a residential unit. Zoning dispute with neighbor. Divorce proceeding requires neutral valuation.
Dual-use income analysis. Recording studio valued as commercial component. Residential unit appraised separately, combined as duplex.
Outcome
Combined valuation — accepted by both parties
Final Valuation
$2.41M
The Brownstone Hybrid
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn · 5,100 sq ft · C1-3/R6B
Ground floor law office, second floor used as client meeting space, upper two floors residential. Attorney client needed IRS-defensible valuation for estate settlement.
Three-component appraisal: commercial income capitalization (ground), mixed-use income (second), residential comparable (upper). Full USPAP compliance.
Outcome
IRS-accepted estate valuation
Final Valuation
$4.28M
Three clients.
One specialist.
A number both sides can take to court.
Zoning disputes, partition actions, and estate settlements demand appraisals that survive cross-examination. Our reports are built for legal proceedings — USPAP-compliant, with every comparable sale documented and every adjustment explained.
94%
accepted without revision in legal proceedings
Refinance the loft that runs your business.
Your live/work space isn't a standard residential property. We speak both languages — residential comparable analysis and commercial income capitalization — so lenders get the full picture.
$2.1M
avg. refinance valuation delivered
When the home is also the headquarters.
We produce neutral, defensible valuations that separate the residential value from the embedded business value — giving both parties a number they can trust.
48hr
expedited turnaround for active proceedings
Eight days.
One defensible number.
Every appraisal follows the same rigorous sequence — because a number that gets challenged in court isn't a number at all.
Property Intake
We review address, zoning classification, current use, and purpose of appraisal. No standard form — a direct conversation.
Site Inspection
We walk every square foot with a trained eye — measuring, photographing, and documenting the residential and commercial components separately.
Comparable Research
We identify live/work-specific comparable sales — not standard residential comps. Zoning overlays and income data applied where applicable.
Report Drafting
USPAP-compliant report with every adjustment documented. Zoning compliance analysis included. Written to survive legal cross-examination.
Delivery & Review
Report delivered digitally. We walk your attorney, lender, or mediator through the findings. One revision included at no charge.
State Licensed · All 50 States
Certified General Appraiser
Uniform Standards · 2024 Edition
USPAP Compliant
Appraisal Institute Member
MAI Designation
17 Years · 840+ Properties
Live/Work Specialist
Federal & State Courts
Expert Witness Qualified
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Tell us about your property. We'll confirm scope, timeline, and fee within one business day — no obligation.
USPAP-compliant reports accepted by lenders, courts, and the IRS
8-day standard turnaround · 48-hour expedited available
Direct line to your appraiser — not a call center
The Live/Work Appraisal Checklist
Not ready to start? Download our free PDF — 14 questions that determine whether your property qualifies for a live/work appraisal.
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