Valuation & Advisory Excellence | Howard Schwartz Commercial Real Estate, LLC
For 44 years, Howard Schwartz Commercial Real Estate has delivered precision-driven valuation and advisory services, transforming complex property analysis into actionable insights for investors, lenders, and stakeholders. Rooted in metro Detroit’s commercial landscape, our approach combines legacy expertise with innovative methodologies to uncover true market value while advancing community-focused growth.
What are Commercial Real Estate Valuation & Advisory Services?
Valuation and advisory services provide rigorous analysis to determine a property’s market value, critical for:
- Acquisitions/Dispositions: Ensuring fair pricing for buyers and sellers
- Financing/Refinancing: Substantiating loan collateral worth
- Portfolio Optimization: Identifying underperforming assets
- Tax Appeals & Litigation: Defending valuations with data-driven reports
- Strategic Planning: Informing development, redevelopment, and lease decisions
Our team employs three core methodologies:
- Income Approach: Analyzing revenue potential through direct capitalization and discounted cash flow models
- Sales Comparison Approach: Benchmarking against recent metro Detroit transactions
- Cost Approach: Evaluating replacement value minus depreciation
How Our Core Values Elevate Your Valuation Outcomes
Legacy-Driven Market Mastery
With 44+ years analyzing Detroit’s commercial assets, we leverage:
- Proprietary databases tracking 1,200+ historical valuations
- Relationships with regional lenders, investors, and municipalities
- Adaptive models for post-pandemic market shifts (remote work impacts, industrial demand surges)
"Speed + Quality" Execution
True to our founding ethos, we guarantee:
- 96-hour report delivery for standard properties
- AI-enhanced comparative market analysis (CMA) tools
- Transparent assumptions validated by 800+ closed advisory engagements
Client-Centered Innovation
We pioneer solutions like:
- ESG Valuation Metrics: Quantifying sustainability upgrades’ ROI
- Portfolio Stress Testing: Simulating recession/interest rate scenarios
- 3D Pro Forma Modeling: Visualizing development feasibility pre-commitment
Community-Responsible Stewardship
We embed Detroit’s growth into every assessment by:
- Advocating for minority-owned business valuation parity
- Prioritizing adaptive reuse valuations to reduce urban blight
Why Clients Trust Our Advisory Services
Industry Standard
- Static valuation reports
- Generalized cap rates
- Reactive consultations
Our Advantage
- Dynamic dashboards with real-time market adjustments
- Neighborhood-specific yield curves
- Proactive risk-alert system for portfolio assets
Our Listings
100 S. Main Street, Royal Oak MI 48067
$ 3895000
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Vacant Land On Hill Road, Grand Blanc TWP
A Development Opportunity in Grand Blanc Township Unveil the potential of this expansive 6 ...
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23869 Eureka Road, Taylor, MI 48180
One pad site and one suite available for lease. Located on 32.6 acres off of Eureka Rd. ju ...
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Happy Customers, Happy Business!
★★★★★
D.E. Johnson & Associates
Howard's dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment have been instrumental in the success of all 34 Michigan Hobby Lobby locations. His deep market knowledge, strategic approach, and tireless work ethic have made every transaction seamless and efficient. Howard goes above and beyond to ensure every detail is handled with precision, making him an invaluable partner. It has been an absolute pleasure working with him, and I truly appreciate his hard work and dedication over the years."
Questions About Valuation & Advisory
When do I need a commercial appraisal?
Appraisals are critical for financing, acquisitions, tax appeals, and litigation. Howard Schwartz provides AI-enhanced valuations with 96-hour turnaround times, including ESG impact analyses and recession-scenario stress testing.
What’s included in a commercial valuation?
We assess location, income potential, comparable sales, and replacement costs. Our reports feature dynamic dashboards with real-time market adjustments and hyperlocal yield curves—tools typically reserved for Fortune 500 clients.
How do you handle unique properties?
With 1,200+ historical valuations in Detroit, we specialize in adaptive reuse, industrial demand forecasting, and retail repositioning. Recent projects include unlocking $3.7M in hidden value for underutilized plazas.
Engineer Your Detroit Real Estate Advantage Today!
HSCRE is not just another real estate company, we combine our 44 years of experience and knowledge, combine with AI-powered strategy to help you find a space that feels right.