How to Read Commercial Real Estate Appraisals

Part 1 in a Series

This two-part article is for bankers who are not experienced or formally trained in commercial real estate (CRE) appraisals, but would like to use and understand them more completely. This is a worthy goal: Reading and understanding CRE appraisals helps bankers stand out among their peers, protect the bank, and assist clients with issues that surface. The article offers a list of potential red flags bankers should be aware of when reviewing an appra…