Overview
Real property valuation consulting addresses disputes involving the appraisal, assessment, and valuation of real estate for purposes of sale, financing, taxation, eminent domain, and litigation. MDT Expert Consulting provides access to MAI-designated appraisers and real estate economists who evaluate whether property valuations were performed in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and applicable market methodologies in disputes involving appraisal fraud, negligent valuation, and damages quantification.
Pre-Litigation Support
Before litigation, valuation experts help counsel assess whether an appraisal or assessed value accurately reflects market conditions and applicable professional standards. They review appraisal reports, comparable sales data, and assessment records to identify methodological errors, unsupported assumptions, or departures from USPAP that may undermine the reliability of the valuation at issue.
Litigation Support
In litigation, real property valuation experts assist in evaluating the methodology and conclusions of appraisals offered by opposing parties, developing independent value opinions, and quantifying damages in eminent domain, breach of contract, and lender liability matters.
Arbitration Support
Real property valuation experts in arbitration address disputes involving purchase price adjustments, lease rent resets, insurance replacement value, and tax assessment challenges.