The Value Behind Every Value
Commercial real estate appraisals aren’t just about assigning a number, they’re about understanding purpose, risk, and impact. At The Robert Weiler Company, the Appraisal Division handles everything from estate settlements and tax appeals to litigation and eminent domain cases. But what makes a great appraisal firm isn’t just process – it’s perspective.
Our appraisal team blends research, market data, and decades of market expertise to provide valuations that stand up to scrutiny and serve clients’ goals long after the report is delivered.
Every Appraisal Starts with the “Why”
One of the most overlooked parts of the process happens before any valuation begins: understanding why the client needs it.
Whether the assignment is for the IRS, probate, a grant application, a Board of Revision (BOR) tax case, or eminent domain litigation, the first question we ask is simple — what’s the client’s goal? That clarity defines how data is collected, what methodology is applied, and how the report is built.
Each appraisal has its own purpose and audience. An internal valuation for estate planning reads differently than a court-ready report. Both require the same level of accuracy and research, but one end user requires a different methodology than another.
More Than Math, Appraising Complexity
We regularly handle unique and highly complex properties, from stadiums and industrial parks to conservation land and mixed-use developments.
Those assignments require more than formulas; they demand judgment, precedent, and collaboration with a client. Where appropriate, we consult with the firm’s Brokerage and Development divisions for insight on construction costs, rent environments, and zoning trends, giving each appraisal a 360° market perspective few firms can replicate. We marry together industry knowledge with directly collected data to develop all the approaches necessary to estimate a final valuation.
Consulting, Not Just Appraising
Sometimes the right answer isn’t just a number, it’s direction.
Beyond traditional valuations, we provide consulting services like “highest and best use” studies, feasibility analysis, and portfolio evaluations. These help clients make informed investment and development decisions even before a transaction occurs.
Sometimes the right answer isn’t a number, it’s a direction.
That mindset — advisory, not transactional, is what keeps our clients returning year after year.
Quality Over Quantity
In a field where demand often outpaces the supply of certified appraisers, our team is deliberate about what we take on. Maintaining our almost 90-year reputation means protecting quality above all else.
Our approach to workload and client communication is rooted in transparency, taking on the right assignments, setting expectations early, and ensuring every report meets the highest professional and ethical standards.
Closing Section: Precision, Perspective, and People
From large-scale commercial valuations to litigation consulting, we have built a reputation for doing things differently, prioritizing accuracy, communication, and relationships over quotas.
Because in commercial real estate, true value isn’t just what a property is worth, it’s also the confidence you have in the people who determine it. Our appraisers can help pull back the curtain on what is possible with an unbiased but informed lens required of an ethical appraiser.