New Appraisal Institute Book Explores Valuation of Restaurants

CHICAGO (Oct. 5, 2021) – The restaurant business can be tricky, and while owners and operators of those establishments know the associated risks, appraisers also need to be aware how these factors impact real property value, according to a book published by the Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers. 

“A Guide to Appraising Restaurants,” by Bradley R. Carter, MAI, and J. Tyler Leard, is aimed at commercial real estate appraisers, brokers, lenders and reviewers interested in exploring the complex issues related to valuing restaurant properties. The book addresses important market trends, property analyses and three key approaches to value. It also examines case studies and real-world examples of valuation scenarios to provide readers with insight and guidance from industry experts.

“This practical guide will help appraisers tackle assignments involving restaurant properties and handle the challenges associated with this property type,” Appraisal Institute President Rodman Schley, MAI, SRA, wrote in the book’s foreword.

“A Guide to Appraising Restaurants” (ISBN: 9781935328841) is a 136-page soft cover book; a PDF is also available. They are available for $60 ($50 for Appraisal Institute professionals) each, or $84 ($70 for Appraisal Institute professionals) if purchased together. Call 888-756-4624 or order online.