Business Details
47 Years
experience
Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Services
Founded in 1979, Appraisal Systems has established itself as a leader in commercial real estate appraisal and consulting. Our team delivers objective analysis to support informed real estate decisions, maintaining the highest standards of professional competency and ethical conduct. With decades of combined experience, we specialize in complex properties including office buildings, industrial facilities, special purpose properties, and environmentally distressed sites. Our expertise extends to expert witness testimony in litigation proceedings and compliance with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).We serve clients across Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Iowa, providing tailored solutions for ad valorem tax appeals, eminent domain cases, estate planning, and more. Our commitment to quality service and timely delivery has earned us recognition through industry awards and leadership roles in professional organizations like the Appraisal Institute. As a family-owned business, we combine generational knowledge with modern valuation techniques to meet evolving client needs.
Services
Appraisal Reports
Appraisal Review Reports
Consultation
Adaptive Reuse Analyses
Feasibility Studies
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of experience in commercial real estate appraisal
- Specialized expertise in complex property types including industrial facilities and special purpose properties
- Expert witness testimony services in litigation proceedings
- Compliance with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
- Client-focused approach with individualized attention
Associations and certifications
- Appraisal Institute (MAI Designation)
- Appraisal Institute (AI-GRS Designation)
Services
Appraisal Reports
Comprehensive appraisal reports for commercial properties including office buildings, industrial facilities, and special purpose properties. Our reports follow USPAP standards and provide accurate market valuations for financing, tax appeals, and legal proceedings. Services cover Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Iowa markets.
Expert Testimony
Expert witness testimony services for real estate litigation cases. We provide court-admissible valuations and analysis in eminent domain, condemnation, and property dispute cases. Our team has extensive experience presenting complex appraisal data in legal settings.
Feasibility Studies
Detailed feasibility studies assessing development potential and market viability for commercial properties. Our analysis includes highest and best use determinations, market trends, and financial projections to support investment decisions.
USPAP Compliance
USPAP compliance services ensuring appraisal practices meet professional standards. We conduct internal audits, provide training, and develop quality control protocols for appraisal firms and institutional clients requiring regulatory compliance.
Adaptive Reuse
Adaptive reuse analyses evaluating redevelopment potential for underutilized properties. Our services include market demand assessments, cost-benefit analysis, and valuation of alternative use scenarios for commercial and industrial sites.
People
Anthony J. Uzemack
President
Founder of Appraisal Systems with 40+ years experience in commercial real estate appraisal. Holds MAI and AI-GRS designations from the Appraisal Institute. Certified in Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana. Recognized for leadership and teaching excellence in the appraisal profession.
Anthony J. Uzemack, Jr.
Vice President
Vice President with expertise in commercial and industrial property valuations. Certified in Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan. Active in the Appraisal Institute and recipient of the James J. Schroeder Scholarship Award. Specializes in complex real estate analysis.
Questions
What types of properties do you appraise?
We appraise commercial, industrial, special purpose, residential, and vacant land properties including office buildings, manufacturing facilities, retail centers, and environmentally distressed sites.
Do you provide services outside Illinois?
Yes, we serve clients in Michigan, Indiana, and Iowa in addition to Illinois.
What certifications do your appraisers hold?
Our appraisers hold MAI and AI-GRS designations from the Appraisal Institute and are certified in multiple states.
Can you assist with litigation matters?
Yes, we provide expert witness testimony and litigation support for real estate-related legal cases.
How long has your company been in business?
Appraisal Systems has been providing commercial real estate appraisal services since 1979.
What valuation services do you offer?
We offer appraisal reports, review reports, feasibility studies, compliance analyses, and adaptive reuse assessments for commercial properties.
