Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Reviews -Decades of Bank Experience-
Chief Appraiser Expertise Proven Across Multiple Banking Institutions
Regulated by the OCC, FRB, FDIC, OTS and CADFPI
About Appraisal Reconciliations
Independent Appraisal Reviews by a Trusted Source
Insightful appraisal reviews performed by a trusted review appraiser serve as a critical line of defense for institutions that rely on numerous third-party appraisers. My approach is shaped by decades of subject matter responsibility gained as a Chief Appraiser at multiple banks, each with distinct risk appetites, review cultures, and regulatory approaches. My experience enables me to quickly identify appraisal issues that could unnecessarily expose an institution to unforeseen risk, downstream misunderstandings, and regulatory concerns from auditors and examiners. Through technically sound and well-reasoned communication with third-party appraisers, I facilitate reconciliations that preserve appraiser independence while ensuring reports meet institutional standards and regulatory expectations.
- If you engage me, I will personally perform your review -
Meet the Principal Review Appraiser
Gary Alexander, MAI, AI-GRS
Mr. Alexander has been actively involved in real estate appraisal, review, consultation and management for over 35 years. Having held senior positions at six regulated banks, he has an extensive background in regulated banking environments and has represented appraisal programs to the OCC, FRB, FDIC, OTS and CADFPI, plus FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, Protivity, and Grant Thornton. He also served for seven years in management at Cushman & Wakefield, one of the largest valuation firms in the U.S., and was one of four managers selected to develop a national quality control program for the valuation services division. Over the years, Mr. Alexander has become highly effective in reconciling the need for appraiser independence, competency and time constrained responsibilities, with the expectations of financial institutions and their regulators. Today, Mr. Alexander specializes in what he enjoys most about the appraisal business - analyzing commercial appraisal reports to ensure they are compliant and convincing.
Called Into Action When It Mattered
Notable Review Assignments
Ahmanson Ranch, Ventura, CA (proposed 2,700 acre mixed-use master plan embroiled in litigation and conservancy issues); Great Western Forum, Los Angeles, CA (17,500 seat entertainment arena/former home of LA Lakers Basketball team); Westgate Phase 1, The Village, Glendale, AZ (proposed 10 building, 505,000 SF mixed use retail, loft, office, entertainment complex adjacent Glendale Arena); Anaheim Garden Walk, Anaheim, CA (451,000 SF retail/entertainment project with public transportation center and air rights for 400 hotel units); Two Liberty Place, Philadelphia, PA (adaptive re-use of iconic 58-story, 1.27 million SF office tower); Trump International Hotel and Tower, Honolulu, HI (proposed 38-story, 462 unit ultra-luxury condominium development); Quantum on the Bay, Miami, FL (connected 51- and 44-story towers with 698 condominium units, plus retail on Biscayne Bay); Escala, Seattle, WA (280-unit ultra-luxury condominium development in Seattle’s CBD); One Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA (busiest datacenter in the Western Hemisphere at the time); Grand Del Mar Resort and Spa, San Diego, CA (249-room luxury hotel and golf resort with equestrian center); Arizona Country Club, Phoenix, AZ (private-equity golf and recreation club/former host of the Phoenix Open); Thunderbird Country Club, Rancho Mirage, CA (private equity golf and recreation club); SLS Casino, Las Vegas, NV (1,720 guest rooms, 85k SF gaming space); Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA (400 guest rooms, multi-venue entertainment complex with leased port facility).