Business Details
Trusted Real Estate Appraisal Services in Red Hook, NY
At Michael DeWan Appraisal & Associates, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality real estate appraisal and consultation services across the Hudson Valley and beyond. Our practice serves individual property owners, financial institutions, commercial entities, legal professionals, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies at municipal, state, and federal levels. We prioritize excellence in every assignment, whether addressing tax certiorari proceedings, eminent domain takings, litigation support, conservation easement donations, or pre-market valuations. Our team approaches each project with rigorous research, clarity, and defensibility, ensuring clients receive insightful and professional opinions of value. With expertise spanning diverse property typesincluding residential, commercial, industrial, and specialized assetswe cater to complex valuation needs while maintaining a commitment to personalized service.Our experience includes collaboration with attorneys, estate trustees, land trusts, and public entities on matters such as asset management, expert testimony, and municipal acquisitions. We welcome the opportunity to provide tailored solutions for unique valuation challenges, leveraging decades of combined industry knowledge and a track record of client-focused results. Our approach integrates technical precision with accessibility, ensuring clients receive actionable insights that meet regulatory and industry standards. By maintaining flexibility in client engagement and assignment scope, we address both routine and high-stakes appraisal requirements with equal diligence.
Services
Real Estate Appraisal
Tax Certiorari Valuation
Eminent Domain Assessment
Litigation Support
Conservation Easement Valuation
Municipal Acquisition Appraisals
Property Tax Disputes
Expert Testimony Services
Highest and Best Use Analysis
Feasibility Studies
Highlights and features
- We offer expertise in valuing diverse property types including commercial, residential, and specialized real estate.
- Our team provides defensible, research-backed valuation reports for legal and financial purposes.
- We serve a broad client base including attorneys, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations.
- Our appraisals support tax disputes, eminent domain cases, and conservation easement donations.
- We maintain MAI and SRA certifications from the Appraisal Institute for professional excellence.
Associations and certifications
- Appraisal Institute
Services
Real Estate Appraisal
Our real estate appraisal service provides accurate, research-driven property valuations for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. We deliver defensible reports compliant with industry standards, supporting mortgage financing, legal disputes, and tax assessments. Clients benefit from tailored insights addressing unique property characteristics and market conditions.
Tax Certiorari Proceedings
We specialize in valuation analysis for tax certiorari cases, helping property owners challenge unfair assessments. Our services include detailed market research, comparable sales analysis, and expert testimony to support reductions in property tax liabilities. Results emphasize compliance with regulatory requirements and local jurisdictional nuances.
Eminent Domain Valuation
Our eminent domain valuation service assesses fair market value for properties subject to government acquisition. We analyze land use restrictions, potential development rights, and comparable sales to ensure equitable compensation. Clients receive comprehensive documentation for negotiations or litigation in condemnation cases.
Conservation Easement Valuation
We conduct IRS-compliant appraisals for conservation easement donations, determining value reductions from restricted land use. Our reports meet federal tax code requirements, enabling clients to claim charitable deductions while supporting environmental preservation efforts through accurate, legally sound valuations.
Litigation Support
Our litigation support includes expert testimony, trial preparation, and third-party appraisal reviews. We assist attorneys with real estate valuation disputes by providing clear, evidence-based analysis for court proceedings. Services cover damage assessments, highest and best use studies, and rebuttals to opposing appraisals.
People
Michael J. DeWan
Founder
Michael J. DeWan, MAI, is a NYS Certified General Real Estate Appraiser with decades of experience in complex valuation assignments. He specializes in legal and tax-related appraisals for diverse property types across the Hudson Valley region.
Leland T. Bookhout
Consultant
Leland T. Bookhout, SRA, MAI, brings expertise in residential and commercial appraisal review to MDA&A as a consultant. His career spans extensive valuation work for financial institutions and litigation support cases nationwide.
Kelly Bartholf
Kelly Bartholf contributes to MDA&A with administrative and operational support, ensuring efficient service delivery across appraisal assignments for individual and institutional clients.
Questions
What property types can you appraise?
We handle residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and specialized properties including conservation easements, historic buildings, and utility corridors.
How do you handle complex legal valuation cases?
Our team provides detailed analysis with defensible documentation for eminent domain, tax disputes, and litigation support, including expert courtroom testimony.
Are your appraisals IRS-compliant for charitable donations?
Yes, we conduct conservation easement valuations meeting Internal Revenue Code requirements for tax-deductible land preservation donations.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While headquartered in Red Hook, NY, we work with clients statewide and nationally for federal agency assignments and multi-jurisdictional cases.
Can you assist with municipal property acquisitions?
We support government entities with fair market valuations for land purchases, condemnation proceedings, and public infrastructure development projects.
