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Straight answers about commercial appraisals.

What to expect, what to prepare, and how an appraisal can help with your commercial property decision.

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Latest post · The Tri-County Commercial Property Letter

Similar asking rents can hide very different commercial space

Compare the costs behind two rent quotes: expenses, concessions and the space a tenant can actually use.

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Assignment fundamentals

What Date Should Your Commercial Appraisal Use?

Do you need today’s value, a historical value or a value upon completion? Start with the date your decision requires.

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Assignment preparation

Five Documents to Gather Before a Commercial Appraisal

Leases, financial statements, surveys, building plans and purchase documents: what to gather before the appraisal.

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For lenders

What a Bank Should Include in a Commercial Appraisal Engagement Request

What lenders should include in an appraisal request so the fee, timing and work fit the property.

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For bank lending and credit teams

When Can a Bank Use a Real Estate Evaluation Instead of an Appraisal?

A practical guide to the federal thresholds, transaction tests, risk overrides, and minimum support a bank should consider before using an evaluation.

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Assignment fundamentals

Why the Effective Date Matters in a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal

A practical explanation of how the valuation date shapes the evidence, assumptions, and conclusions in a commercial appraisal.

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For lenders

Choosing a Commercial Appraiser in Mississippi

Five questions about experience, communication, reporting and independence to ask before hiring an appraiser.

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Assignment preparation

How to Prepare a Commercial Property for Appraisal

A practical starting checklist for access, property documents, assignment details, and reliable follow-up information.

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