Real estate & business
Broker opinion of value
A structured, broker-prepared view of value for decision-making and negotiation — not a substitute for a full appraisal when a lender or legal process requires one.
What it is
A broker opinion of value (sometimes called a broker price opinion, or BPO) is my professional read on what a property or business is likely worth in the current market, given the information you provide and what we can verify. It is built for planning conversations, offers, and alignment — not for every use case that requires a state-certified appraiser.
If you are not sure which you need, we can map that in a direct conversation: who the audience is (you, a partner, a bank), the timeline, and what the number needs to support.
Scope note: Lenders, courts, and some transactions require a full appraisal or specialist report. I will tell you clearly when a broker opinion is the right tool and when you need a different professional.
Real estate
Property & investment real estate
For houses, small multifamily, and investment property, a broker opinion usually blends recent sales, current listings, rent / income context (where relevant), and the specific story of the asset — condition, timeline, and exit. It is especially useful when you are deciding whether to pursue a deal, how to price an offer, or how to think about ARV and margin before you are ready for a full underwriting stack.
Business opinion of value — if you are valuing a company instead, see below.
Business
Operating companies & acquisitions
For business sales and acquisitions, a broker opinion typically ties to normalized earnings, market multiples, and transfer structure — so buyers and sellers can align on a realistic range before spending heavily on full diligence. It is a practical input for offers, LOIs, and seller expectations; it is not a formal valuation report for every legal or tax use.
Real estate opinion of value — for property, see the section above.
What to send
- What you are trying to decide (buy, sell, offer, refi structure, partner conversation)
- Property: address, type, condition, rent or income, key numbers you already have
- Business: industry, revenue / SDE range, and what is included in the sale
- Timeline and any third party (lender, partner, attorney) who will rely on the number
FAQ
What impacts business value most?
Cash flow consistency, transferable operations, concentration risk, margins, backlog quality, capex appetite, financing environment for buyers—all shape what an informed buyer tends to trust.
Should I get a valuation before selling?
Often yes—even a bounded opinion helps anchor expectations early, strengthens negotiation pacing, separates wishful folklore from underwriting reality—you still coordinate tax and legal specifics with specialists.
What if partners disagree sharply on value?
Transparent assumptions usually help—shared comps, normalized earnings bridges, capex overlays. When everyone sees the same math, it is easier to pick a workable path—including an orderly sale if that is what the numbers support.
Does a broker opinion replace an appraisal?
Not when a lender, court, or purchase contract mandates a certified appraisal—I will steer you plainly when you need something beyond broker scope.