Business Details
Trusted Real Estate Advisory & Appraisal Services in New England
BONZ provides comprehensive real estate advisory, consulting, and valuation services to financial institutions, public agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, investors, educational institutions, and developers in New England. Our approach combines sophisticated analytical techniques with practical real estate experience to deliver creative and pragmatic solutions to complex real estate and valuation challenges. With a diverse client base, extensive project experience, and a knowledgeable team, we offer unique perspectives in feasibility consulting, due diligence analysis, and multi-family property appraisal.Our expertise spans commercial properties, mixed-use developments, market-rate and affordable housing, and special-purpose properties. We serve clients across New England with services compliant with industry standards like NCHMA and HUD requirements. Our principals bring over 20 years of combined experience in real estate appraisal, financial analysis, and market feasibility, supported by advanced education and certifications from institutions like the Appraisal Institute and Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government.
Services
Real Estate Appraisal
Market Feasibility Studies
Valuation Consulting
Housing Market Analysis
Feasibility Consulting
Highlights and features
- Over 20 years of combined experience in real estate appraisal and consulting
- HUD-approved appraisals for multi-family housing financing requirements
- Peer Certified by National Council of Housing Market Analysts (NCHMA)
- Comprehensive feasibility studies for affordable and market-rate housing
- Licensed appraisers across six New England states
Associations and certifications
- Appraisal Institute
- National Council of Housing Market Analysts (NCHMA)
- HUD Approved
Services
Real Estate Appraisal
We provide certified real estate appraisals for multi-family residential properties, commercial buildings, and special-purpose facilities. Our services include HUD MAP program-compliant valuations, rent comparability studies, and tax abatement assessments. Licensed in six New England states, we deliver accurate valuations for financing, redevelopment, and equity distribution purposes.
Market Feasibility Studies
Our market feasibility studies evaluate development opportunities for affordable and market-rate housing. We analyze market trends, demand patterns, and financial viability for high-rise apartments, mixed-use developments, and senior housing. All studies meet NCHMA Model Content Standards and support informed investment decisions.
Feasibility Consulting
We offer feasibility consulting combining economic analysis and real estate expertise. Our services include market analyses, financial modeling, and risk assessment for complex multi-family projects. We identify optimal market niches and development strategies to maximize client objectives while minimizing risks.
People
Joanne F. Shelton
Director/Principal
Real estate professional with 20+ years of experience in commercial appraisal and market feasibility. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Estate Management from the University of Ulster. Licensed in four New England states and certified by the Appraisal Institute and NCHMA.
Robert S. Salisbury
Director/Principal
Real estate consultant with 20 years of experience in valuation and project management. Harvard Kennedy School graduate with expertise in multi-family housing. Licensed in Massachusetts and Connecticut, certified by the Appraisal Institute and HUD.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We serve all six New England states: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Maine.
What property types do you specialize in?
We specialize in multi-family residential properties, commercial real estate, mixed-use developments, and special-purpose properties like schools and theaters.
Are your appraisers certified?
Yes, our principals are Certified General Real Estate Appraisers licensed in multiple states and certified by the Appraisal Institute and NCHMA.
Do you handle affordable housing projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience with affordable housing, including market feasibility studies and HUD MAP program requirements.
