GEOGRAPHIC EXPERTISE The first rule of real estate has always been "location, location, location".
So does it make sense to hire a real estate appraiser that isn't an expert in the location you have a critical appraisal need?
Many of the appraisers that sit opposite of me in the courtroom are from out of the area locations without geographic expertise.
Sure, it is one thing to be "geographically competent". Most any experienced appraiser can be "geographically competent" in this information age. We have appraised investment real estate and land from southern California to northern California.
But do they have "geographic expertise"? Mr. Voltz has been specializing in the Santa Clarita Valley, the Antelope Valley, and the greater Mojave Desert area since opening his practice in 1989. In fact, the Voltz family first purchased desert land in the 1950's! NO ONE has appraised more land and income properties in these areas that include Valencia, Castaic, Santa Clarita, Agua Dulce, Acton, Palmdale, Lancaster, California City, Ridgecrest, and into the Las Vegas valley of southern Nevada.
PROPERTY NICHES While having valued just about every type of real estate, Mr. Voltz has recently specialized in the Appraisal Review of hotels and data centers, some of which have been in the TENS OF BILLIONS OF DOLLARS
In addition to the standard appraisal for collateral evaluation, we provide the following appraisal services:
EXPERT WITNESS & FORENSIC LITIGATION SERVICES Mr. Voltz has been involved in a wide variety of litigated cases, including bankruptcy, divorce, eminent domain, construction defect, and attorney malpractice.
Whether the issue is an easement, a full property condemnation, or contract dispute, Mr. Voltz' 40+ years of experience is beneficial to his clients. Confidentiality requirements prevent listing names of individuals, however, some of the best known names in American business have hired Mr. Voltz to consult for their case.
ESTATE TAX APPRAISALS A large percentage of Mr. Voltz' work over the past 35 years has been to support CPA's and Estate Tax attorneys in preparation of estate tax returns. Mr. Voltz has completed estate tax appraisals for several 100+ commercial real estate portfolios and most recently, a portfolio that included several public and private limited partnerships, fractional interests, and discounts for limited partnership interests. Mr. Voltz' approach to fractional interest valuations has been praised by the IRS. Several references are available upon request.
