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What We Appraise

We are experts at appraising commercial properties

Our knowledgeable appraisers gather and analyze data prior to making informed decisions about real estate value, leveraging best practices with analytical techniques, the cost, income and sales comparison.

Types of properties appraised include, but are not limited to: apartments, retail centers, offices, office warehouses, subdivisions, convenience stores, gas stations, malls, churches and schools. Last year, O’Connor completed 2,500 commercial and residential appraisals.

Commercial Real Estate Appraisals	We align the appropriate approach with the unique characteristics of each property to define the value.
Appraisals for Litigation Support	We bring a depth and breadth of staff to provide an invaluable resource for both simple and complex litigation cases.
Condemnation Appraisals	O’Connor helps property owners proceed with caution and maximize outcomes.
Expert Witness Testimony	Our team serves as credible expert witnesses and properly prepare, document and articulate a credible opinion.
Estate Tax Appraisals	Our team works with taxpayers with estates substantially in excess of $2 million to minimize estate taxes.
Real Estate Consulting	We define with our client their concerns, constraints and timeframe related to each research and asset analysis process.
HUD Rent Comparability Studies	Our team has the expertise and experience to prepare HUD Rent Comparability studies in alignment with the extensive and strict requirements.
Market Studies	We perform market studies to evaluate real estate market conditions with regard to an existing or proposed property.
Feasibility Studies	Our team conducts a combination of market study and financial analysis to determine if it is financially feasible to develop a proposed property or upgrade an existing one.
HUD MAP Market Studies	We perform HUD MAP market studies and appraisals as a part of the underwriting process for financing multifamily housing provided by HUD.

For more information call John Fisher, Director of Appraisal Service 713-375-4297

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Your property taxes will be aggressively protested every year by one of the largest property consulting tax firms. If your taxes are not reduced you PAY NOTHING, and a portion of the tax savings is the only fee you pay when your taxes are reduced! Many FREE benefits come with enrollment.

Property Tax Protection Program^™ Benefits

No flat fees or upfront costs. No cost ever unless your property taxes are reduced.
All practical efforts are made every year to reduce your property taxes.
Never miss another appeal deadline.
Property taxes protested for you annually.
You do not have to accept the appraisal district's initial guesstimate of value.
We coordinate with you regarding building size / condition to avoid excess taxes.
Free support regarding homestead exemptions.
Some years are good - typically 6 to 7 out of 10 will result in tax reduction for you.
The other 3 to 4 years out of 10 we strike out. Most often due to people issues in the hearing process. Some years we get an easy appraiser at the informal; some years someone who is impossible to settle with.