Business Details
Trusted Real Estate Appraisal Services in Savannah, GA
Considine & Co Appraisals is a premier real estate appraisal firm serving Chatham, Effingham, and Bryan Counties in Georgia, as well as commercial and industrial clients across Georgia and South Carolina. With decades of combined experience, our team of Certified General and licensed appraisers delivers accurate, defensible valuations for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. We are proud to be members of the Appraisal Institute and hold the prestigious MAI and SRA designations, reflecting our commitment to excellence and adherence to the highest professional standards. Our expertise extends to expert witness testimony in federal and state courts, ensuring clients receive legally sound and technically rigorous analysis. We invest in cutting-edge technology to streamline the appraisal process while maintaining personalized service, ensuring faster turnaround times without compromising quality.Our clients trust us for critical valuations related to estates, divorces, relocation, assessment appeals, and FHA-insured loans. We prioritize transparency, confidentiality, and professionalism in every engagement, whether working with attorneys, accountants, or individual property owners. Our retroactive appraisal capabilities meet IRS and court requirements for estate and divorce settlements, providing peace of mind during complex legal matters. By combining technical expertise with client-centric service, we aim to exceed expectations in every appraisal we deliver.
Services
Residential Appraisals
Commercial Valuations
Estate Appraisals
Divorce Appraisals
Assessment Appeals
Relocation Appraisals
Expert Witness Testimony
FHA Appraisals
Highlights and features
- We offer MAI and SRA certified appraisers with expertise in complex valuations.
- Our team provides expert witness testimony in federal and state courts.
- We deliver faster appraisals through advanced technology integration.
- We maintain strict confidentiality and ethical standards per USPAP guidelines.
- Our service area covers Georgia and South Carolina with local market knowledge.
Associations and certifications
- Appraisal Institute
- FHA Approved Appraisers
Services
Residential Appraisals
We provide detailed residential property valuations for mortgages, estate settlements, and divorce proceedings. Our certified appraisers use advanced methodologies to ensure accurate, defensible estimates. Clients benefit from our local market expertise and adherence to USPAP standards.
Commercial Valuations
Our commercial appraisal services cover office buildings, retail centers, industrial facilities, and special-purpose properties. We analyze market trends, income potential, and comparable sales to deliver precise valuations. Clients rely on our reports for financing, litigation, and investment decisions.
Estate Appraisals
We conduct retroactive appraisals for estate settlements with effective dates matching the decedent's date of death. Our reports meet IRS and court requirements, ensuring compliance with legal standards. Attorneys and executors trust our confidential, accurate valuations during sensitive estate proceedings.
Expert Witness Testimony
Our appraisers provide expert testimony in federal and state courts for property disputes, condemnation cases, and tax appeals. We offer unbiased analysis of stigmatized properties, flood-damaged assets, and complex valuation issues. Our MAI-certified experts strengthen legal arguments with data-driven conclusions.
Assessment Appeals
We represent property owners challenging unfair tax assessments through independent appraisal reports. Our process includes jurisdiction-specific research, comparable sales analysis, and hearing testimony. Clients receive actionable insights to reduce property tax burdens while complying with USPAP requirements.
People
Brian F. Considine
Certified Appraiser
Brian Considine & Co Appraisals holds MAI and SRA designations from the Appraisal Institute with expertise in residential and commercial valuations. He provides expert witness testimony in federal courts and specializes in complex appraisal assignments including estate settlements and tax appeals.
Questions
What areas do you serve for property appraisals?
We serve Chatham, Effingham, and Bryan Counties in Georgia for residential appraisals and provide commercial valuations throughout Georgia and South Carolina.
Are your appraisers certified?
Yes, our lead appraiser holds MAI and SRA designations from the Appraisal Institute and is FHA-approved for residential valuations.
Can you handle appraisal needs for legal cases?
Yes, we provide expert witness testimony and litigation support for property disputes, estate settlements, and condemnation cases in federal and state courts.
How do you ensure appraisal accuracy?
We follow Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) guidelines and use advanced technology for data analysis and report generation.
Do you offer rush appraisal services?
We prioritize timely delivery through technology integration but cannot guarantee specific turnaround times due to the detailed nature of appraisal work.
What valuation methods do you use?
We employ sales comparison, cost, and income capitalization approaches tailored to each property type and assignment requirements.
