Business Details
Commercial Real Estate Appraisals in the Hudson Valley
McGrath & Company & Company provides comprehensive real estate valuation and consultation services tailored to financial institutions, attorneys, municipalities, developers, and private investors. With over 30 years of specialized expertise in the Hudson Valley, our team of certified appraisers delivers timely and accurate valuations for vacant land, commercial/industrial developments, multi-family properties, and special-use assets. We prioritize integrity and professionalism in every project, from fair market valuations and litigation support to tax assessment analysis and conservation easement evaluations. Our staff includes seasoned professionals like Al DeKrey, a Member of the Appraisal Institute with 30+ years of experience, and Brendan McGrath & Company & Company, who continues his father's legacy of community-focused service. We serve Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester, and other Hudson Valley counties, combining deep local knowledge with rigorous technical expertise.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our work on thousands of properties, including complex industrial sites, residential subdivisions, and conservation lands. Clients benefit from our ability to navigate regulatory challenges, provide expert testimony, and deliver actionable insights for real estate decisions. We maintain strong relationships with lending institutions across the New York metropolitan area, ensuring reliable service for mortgage security appraisals. Our consulting services support developers with market analysis and feasibility studies, while our tax certiorari expertise helps property owners achieve fair assessments. This combination of experience, specialization, and client-centric service defines our approach to real estate appraisal.
Services
Commercial Property Appraisal
Tax Certiorari Services
Land Appraisals
Estate Planning Valuations
Conservation Easement Appraisals
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of Hudson Valley-specific appraisal expertise
- Our team includes certified appraisers with specialized training
- We handle complex properties from industrial sites to conservation lands
- We provide litigation support and expert testimony services
- Our tax certiorari specialists help reduce property tax burdens
Services
Commercial Property Appraisal
We conduct detailed commercial property appraisals for financial institutions and private owners. Our certified appraisers analyze market conditions, property characteristics, and comparable sales to determine accurate valuations. Clients rely on our reports for lending decisions, tax appeals, and litigation support across the Hudson Valley.
Tax Certiorari Services
Our tax certiorari specialists help commercial property owners challenge over-assessments in Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties. We prepare evidence-based valuation reports and guide clients through the legal process to achieve fair tax assessments.
Land Appraisals
We specialize in land appraisals for conservation easements, agricultural properties, and development sites. With expertise dating to 1985, our team evaluates rural and agricultural lands across New York State, including the Catskills and Adirondacks.
Estate Planning Valuations
We provide accurate valuations for estate tax purposes, working with attorneys and accountants to ensure compliance with IRS requirements. Our reports support gift tax filings, probate proceedings, and intergenerational property transfers.
Conservation Easement Appraisals
Since 1985, we've completed conservation easement appraisals for charitable deductions and government acquisitions. Our specialized reports meet federal and state requirements while protecting landowners' interests in rural and agricultural properties.
People
Al DeKrey
Senior Vice President
MAI member with 30+ years of appraisal experience specializing in conservation lands and special-use properties. Joined McGrath & Company & Company in 1992 after extensive natural resource valuation work.
Sal DeSiena
Certified General Appraiser
Staff appraiser since 2009 focusing on commercial and residential properties in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Provides detailed market analysis and valuation reports for diverse clients.
Jerry Carey
Senior Vice President
Expert advisor specializing in commercial and industrial properties across the Hudson Valley. Provides strategic valuation insights and client consultation services.
Brendan McGrath
Office Manager
Appraisal professional since 2006 with extensive Hudson Valley experience. Manages office operations while maintaining active involvement in property valuations.
Questions
What services does McGrath & Company & Company & Company offer?
We provide commercial real estate appraisals, tax certiorari analysis, conservation easement valuations, estate planning support, and development feasibility studies.
Which areas do you serve?
We specialize in the Hudson Valley, covering Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester, Orange, Ulster, and surrounding counties.
How experienced is your team?
Our appraisers have 30+ years of combined experience with specialized expertise in complex commercial, industrial, and conservation properties.
Can you handle litigation-related appraisals?
Yes, we prepare expert valuations for tax certiorari proceedings and condemnation cases with court-admissible documentation.
