Valuations and appraisals

HDS offers broad valuation and appraisal services in an unbiased and assignment focused manner, with strong quality control and high-level format oversight. Our specialists have a deep understanding of the complexities involved and are experts in analyzing key performance metrics and industry indicators to authenticate fair value – income, market, and cost approaches. This depth of specialized experience and expertise establishes high confidence and credibility in our valuation analysis. Each time a property is conceived of, developed, bought, sold, financed, or assessed, the many parties involved typically require a market study and comprehensive valuation to analyze current and potential future performance. We provide highly credible assessments, with value opinions based on methodologies that have set industry standards, and potential stakeholders demonstrate high confidence in our opinions when formulating their decisions – you can depend on these to move your project ahead and help you secure adequate financing. We provide assessments that are custom tailored to your needs, in a timely fashion with a strictly adhered to a mutually agreed upon timeline, even when your situation demands immediate expediency or involves a large and diverse portfolio.

Our advisory services include third-party appraisal reviews, marketing, and feasibility studies as well as studies focusing on brand selection and rebranding options. We specialize in unique, large-scale assets applying sophisticated techniques and technology to navigate the complexities of ownership structures and the underlying financial data. These services are offered across a range of sectors: hotels, resorts, bars and nightclubs, commercial food service, golf courses, mixed-use assets, conference centers, marinas, live-performance theatres, and expansive wellness facilities. We also perform lease and management contract valuations, valuations of tourism and leisure facilities, allocation of tangible and intangible [business value] assets, and fractional interest appraisals. We offer valuations for property tax negotiations, cost segregations, and purchase price allocations. When necessary, we can arrange litigation support including expert witness testimony, collateral review, forensic auditing, and alternative use studies.

We remain meticulously focused on our client’s needs. We bring specialized sector knowledge to bear, ensuring a precise understanding of both the business and compliance aims of your project. Through combining our valuations and appraisals with our practiced survey of market conditions and a thorough review of your development and business goals, HDS provides owners, developers, and lending institutions the raw intelligence to make truly informed decisions.