Real Estate Appraisals

I’m Dan Wright, MAI, CCIM, an independent real estate appraiser, based in Texas. My area of specialty focuses on the appraisal of real estate subject to eminent domain/condemnation acquisitions. I spent a large part of my career in the corporate sector up until 2014 managing, mentoring, and training many of my colleagues in this specialized profession. In May 2014, I decided to depart from the corporate realm to focus more personally on specialized appraisal assignments.

I bring unique expertise to appraisal assignments in Texas, covering diverse projects – from simple to complex. My work has included simple assignments such as water line easement acquisitions on land tracts or single-family homesites, to complex right of way acquisitions such as ones that bisect hotels, office towers, regional malls, billboards, cell towers, or even specialized property (i.e. sports stadium/venues). In complex cases, astute analytical skills are required to conceptualize solutions that address challenges created from issues such as a parking loss, landscaping loss, ordinance & deed restriction compliance, building setbacks, and/or driveway/access changes.

I hold a real estate appraisal and broker’s license in Texas, along with two duel respected designations, or the MAI¹ and CCIM². Few persons in this industry have these dual designations and the depth of knowledge and experience required for these. My role in this complex and highly specialized real estate appraisal field demands a blend of skill, expertise, impartiality, and detail. I am fluent in the intricate appraisal reporting methodologies, case law, and precedents that these assignments necessitate. During my career, it is estimated that I have testified in well over 500 cases (special commissioner hearing and jury trial cases).

2 – The CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) Designation from the CCIM Institute is conferred upon commercial real estate leaders who have a proven record of success in the field and have demonstrated a mastery of financial, market, and investment analysis. CCIM Designees come from a variety of professional backgrounds including asset management, brokerage, banking, development, property management, law, and accounting.