In real estate investing, decisions are only as good as the numbers behind them. That’s where appraisals can do more than confirm market value — they can forecast future cash flow, ROI, and long-term potential.

Whether you're a Realtor advising investor clients, or an attorney managing inherited or rental properties, an investment-focused appraisal can help determine whether a property is truly worth it — as-is or after renovation.

What an Investment Appraisal Really Tells You

• Goes beyond simple market value

• Includes income potential based on:

  • Current rental market

  • Property condition

  • Renovation potential

• Provides a neutral, third-party projection you can take to the bank (literally — lenders often require it)

Market Rent Analysis — Now and Later

At Authority Appraisals, we determine:

🔹 Current market rent — based on similar rentals in the area

🔹 Post-renovation rent — based on upgrades, added bedrooms/bathrooms, or amenities

🔹 Realistic rent ranges based on comps, vacancy trends, and local demand

💡 Knowing what a property could rent for after renovations helps investors plan improvements that truly pay off — and avoid over-improving beyond the market.

Appraisals for As-Is vs As-Completed

We offer appraisals in two formats:

• As-Is Appraisal
  Great for refinancing, estate settlements, or evaluating a property’s current cash flow.

• As-Completed Appraisal
  Perfect for BRRRR investors, flippers, or long-term hold investors planning major renovations.

  
  

These reports can project after-repair value (ARV) and estimate rental income once renovations are complete — helping clients determine if the deal pencils out before committing.

How This Helps Realtors Advise with Confidence

Whether you’re helping a buyer evaluate a fourplex or working with sellers prepping a rental for market, an investment-focused appraisal gives you:

• A solid ROI case for your client

• Third-party validation for asking price or offer price

• A foundation for better listing conversations (“Here’s what this property could rent for after a kitchen upgrade…”)

• Documentation to back investor financing strategies

  
  

Smart Ways Attorneys Use These Appraisals Too

Attorneys involved in estate planning, divorce settlements, or partnership dissolutions can use these reports to:

• Properly value income-producing assets

• Account for future potential value, not just today’s snapshot

• Divide assets fairly when one party intends to renovate and hold

Real-World Example

🧾 Example: A Realtor client brought us a two-family property in Tower Grove. As-is, it was barely cash-flowing. But after a $25K renovation, our as-completed appraisal showed increased market rent and a cap rate improvement from 4.2% to 7.1%. The investor proceeded with confidence — and the Realtor secured a long-term client.

Add Value to Your Clients (Without Doing More Work)

Appraisals like these:

• Simplify decisions for buyers

• Add clarity for attorneys and trustees

• Give Realtors tools to stand out

• Build investor loyalty by delivering long-term insights

Let’s Talk Strategy

Authority Appraisals offers:

• Detailed market rent analysis

• As-completed valuation reports

• Fast turnaround and responsive communication

• Local expertise in the STL market

  
  

📍 Let’s help your clients invest smarter.
📅 Contact us today to request a sample report or schedule a consult