1. Financing - Are you trying to obtain a lower interest rate on your mortgage?  Are you in the process of buying a home? 

2. Home for Sale by Owner - You need information and estimates of value in marketing your property to prospective buyers.

3. Tax appeals - An appraisal presented to your town or city assessor's office can assist you in reducing your yearly property taxes.

4. Divorce, Bankruptcy, Probate matters - Our appraisers can provide reports on real estate and when necessary provide corroborating expert court testimony as to value.  Some of our appraisers have 20 or more years of experience testifying in all eight Connecticut counties and have appeared in federal court cases.

5. Development and Rehabilitation - Determining the best and highest use of a parcel or property.  A need may arise for real estate owners seeking to change or improve the use of their real property.  Are you looking to develop a land parcel or rehabilitate a commercial or mixed-use property?  Have you had fire, water or smoke damage with an insurance claim?  Our office can help.

6. Transfer of Ownership or Change in Percentages in Joint Ownership - Our appraisers can estimate value and provide advice during such transitions.  Our expertise also extends to tax deferred 1031 property exchanges.

7. Comparable Marketing Analysis (CMA) - When a CMA is not enough, an objective appraisal analysis is needed using the most up to date methodology, facts, and data available.

8. Fair market rental and lease rates - we can provide income approach estimates to value to assist you in determining the fair market value of your property, including adjustments and considerations for vacancy rates.

9. Eminent domain, 401 Keogh, Charitable Donation or IRS Matter - Your accountant or lawyer may need real estate expertise and/or reports to provide you with the best representation.

10. None of the Above. My Situation is Unique - At Marc Gottesdiener & Co., Inc., we undertake unusual assignments that require creative solutions.  We provide reports and advice pertaining to farms, telecommunication sites, utility rights, development or air rights, fractional interests and leasehold rights. 

Ask us today for an appraisal as we have 4 licensed appraisers available to assist you with all your real estate needs. And again thank you for your consideration and time.