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Multi-Disciplinary Expertise: Development | Management | Appraisal | Brokerage
Moore Real Estate Group brings comprehensive real estate expertise that extends far beyond appraisal. Our hands-on experience in commercial real estate development, property management, and brokerage throughout Los Angeles and the Inland Empire provides unique insights that enrich every appraisal we perform. We don't just appraise properties—we understand how to develop, manage, and position them in the marketplace.
What sets us apart: Most appraisal firms only provide appraisals. Moore Real Estate Group combines appraisal credentials with real-world development experience, delivering valuations informed by practical market knowledge.
The Moore Real Estate Group Multi-Disciplinary Advantage
Our comprehensive real estate background provides perspectives that single-focus firms cannot match. When you work with Moore Real Estate Group, you benefit from expertise across the entire commercial real estate spectrum.
Commercial Real Estate Appraisal
MAI-designated appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations for all commercial property types throughout Los Angeles and the Inland Empire. Expert witness qualified for litigation support.
- 20+ years appraisal experience
- MAI designation (highest credential)
- All property types: industrial, office, retail, multifamily, special use
- Expert witness testimony experience
- Estate planning appraisal specialists
Real Estate Development
Hands-on experience developing commercial properties provides practical insights into construction costs, development feasibility, entitlements, and market positioning—critical factors in accurate property valuation.
- Commercial property development experience
- Entitlement and planning process knowledge
- Construction cost understanding
- Feasibility analysis expertise
- Highest and best use insights
Property Management
Direct property management experience provides understanding of operational realities, income and expense analysis, tenant relations, and the practical challenges property owners face.
- Commercial property management experience
- Operating expense knowledge
- Tenant lease negotiations
- Capital improvement planning
- Property operations optimization
Real Estate Brokerage
Active market participation through brokerage activities provides current market intelligence, transaction experience, and buyer/seller perspectives that inform our appraisal work.
- Commercial real estate transactions
- Market trends and pricing knowledge
- Buyer and seller motivations
- Deal structuring experience
- Investment analysis capabilities
How This Benefits Our Appraisal Clients
When you engage Moore Real Estate Group for a commercial property appraisal, you're not just getting an appraiser—you're getting a comprehensive real estate professional who:
- Understands Development Costs: Real experience with construction budgets and soft costs
- Knows Operational Realities: Practical knowledge of property income and expenses
- Recognizes Market Nuances: Active transaction experience informs market analysis
- Evaluates Highest and Best Use: Development feasibility perspective on alternative uses
- Provides Practical Insights: Beyond textbook valuation to real-world application
Commercial Real Estate Development Expertise
Moore Real Estate Group's development experience spans multiple property types and project phases throughout Los Angeles and the Inland Empire. This hands-on experience provides invaluable insights that inform our appraisal methodology and market analysis.
Development Project Types
Our development experience includes:
- Commercial Office Development: Office building development and repositioning projects
- Industrial Development: Warehouse and industrial facility development in the Inland Empire
- Retail Development: Retail center development and tenant improvements
- Mixed-Use Projects: Multi-component development combining uses
- Adaptive Reuse: Converting existing buildings to new uses
- Land Development: Site acquisition, entitlements, and infrastructure
Development Phase Expertise
Complete project lifecycle experience:
- Site Selection & Acquisition: Land identification, due diligence, purchase negotiations
- Feasibility Analysis: Pro forma development, highest and best use analysis
- Entitlements & Approvals: Planning, zoning, permits, environmental review
- Design & Construction: Architect coordination, contractor selection, construction management
- Leasing & Stabilization: Tenant procurement, lease negotiations, property stabilization
- Asset Management: Ongoing property management and performance optimization
Market Knowledge from Development
Development experience provides market insights including:
- Current Construction Costs: Hard costs, soft costs, and total development budgets
- Entitlement Timeline & Costs: Realistic planning and approval timelines
- Market Absorption: Understanding product absorption rates and velocity
- Tenant Demands: Current tenant requirements and space needs
- Infrastructure Requirements: Utilities, impact fees, and off-site improvements
- Lender Perspectives: Construction and permanent financing requirements
- Risk Assessment: Development risks and contingency planning
Commercial Real Estate Development Expertise
Moore Real Estate Group's development experience spans multiple property types and project phases throughout Los Angeles and the Inland Empire. This hands-on experience provides invaluable insights that inform our appraisal methodology and market analysis.
Accurate Cost Approach Valuations
Development Experience Applied:
Real construction and development cost knowledge
Appraisal Benefit: When applying the cost approach, we don't rely solely on cost manuals—we have actual experience with construction budgets, contractor bids, and soft costs. This results in more accurate reproduction and replacement cost estimates.
- Realistic hard cost estimates by building type
- Accurate soft cost allocations (fees, permits, financing)
- Current contractor pricing and market conditions
- Proper entrepreneurial profit calculations
Superior Highest and Best Use Analysis
Development Experience Applied:
Feasibility analysis and entitlement knowledge
Appraisal Benefit: We can evaluate alternative uses not just theoretically, but with practical understanding of development feasibility, entitlement requirements, and market demand. This is especially valuable for land valuations and redevelopment scenarios.
- Realistic assessment of alternative uses
- Entitlement probability and timing
- Development cost vs. completed value analysis
- Market absorption considerations
Enhanced Income Approach Analysis
Development Experience Applied:
Property management and leasing expertise
Appraisal Benefit: Our property management experience allows us to critically evaluate operating statements, identify unusual expenses, and estimate realistic stabilized income and expense projections.
- Operating expense verification and normalization
- Realistic market rent determinations
- Capital reserve assessments
- Management expense analysis
- Lease rollover and renewal probability
Comprehensive Market Analysis
Development Experience Applied:
Active market participation and transaction experience
Appraisal Benefit: We understand market dynamics from the perspective of developers, owners, and investors—not just as observers. This provides depth to our market analysis and comparable selection.
- Understanding of buyer/seller motivations
- Recognition of market trends and inflection points
- Investment criteria of active buyers
- Realistic marketing time estimates
Practical Functional Obsolescence Assessment
Development Experience Applied:
Building design and tenant requirement knowledge
Appraisal Benefit: We can identify functional obsolescence issues that impact value because we understand current building standards, tenant requirements, and the cost to cure deficiencies.
- Recognition of outdated building features
- Cost to cure calculations based on real experience
- Tenant demand and space requirements
- Building code and ADA compliance impacts
Construction-in-Progress & Prospective Value
Development Experience Applied:
Construction management and project delivery
Appraisal Benefit: For construction loans and development projects, we can assess construction progress, evaluate contractor performance, and provide realistic completion cost and timing projections.
- Construction progress assessment
- Cost-to-complete analysis
- Prospective value upon completion
- Construction loan draw monitoring capabilities
Bottom Line: Moore Real Estate Group's development experience means our appraisals are grounded in real-world knowledge, not just textbook theory. We've been on the other side of the table as developers, owners, and managers—and this perspective makes our appraisals more accurate, comprehensive, and useful to our clients.
Los Angeles & Inland Empire Development Experience
Our development experience is concentrated in the markets we serve for appraisal—Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire (Riverside and San Bernardino Counties). This local focus provides deep market knowledge and regulatory familiarity.
Los Angeles County Development Knowledge
Development and project experience throughout Los Angeles County provides understanding of:
- City of LA Planning: Entitlement process, zoning code, parking requirements
- Coastal Commission: Coastal zone development regulations
- Transit-Oriented Development: TOD incentives and requirements
- Historic Preservation: Mills Act, historic resources considerations
- Rent Control Jurisdictions: Impact on multifamily development (LA City, West Hollywood, Santa Monica)
- Environmental Review: CEQA process and environmental documentation
- Infrastructure: LADWP connections, street improvements, traffic studies
- Impact Fees: Quimby Act, dwelling unit construction tax, school fees
Inland Empire Development Expertise
Extensive development experience in the Inland Empire industrial and commercial markets:
- Industrial Development: Warehouse and distribution center development process
- WRCOG/SCAG: Regional planning and transportation coordination
- AQMD Compliance: Air quality mitigation and warehouse truck trip requirements
- Water & Sewer: District coordination and capacity allocation
- Faster Entitlements: Generally more efficient planning processes than LA County
- Land Availability: Large-parcel industrial land development
- Freeway Access: I-10, I-15, SR-60, SR-91 corridor development
- Logistics Focus: Understanding requirements of logistics and e-commerce users
Market-Specific Development Insights
Our development experience in these markets provides appraisal-relevant knowledge including:
- Current entitlement timelines and costs by jurisdiction
- Local planning department attitudes and policies
- Infrastructure capacity and constraints
- Community input and political considerations
- Impact fee schedules and requirements
- Building code interpretations and enforcement
- Utility connection costs and timelines
- Market appetite for different product types
Property Management Experience Enhancing Appraisal Quality
Moore Real Estate Group's property management experience provides practical knowledge of property operations, tenant relations, and the realities of income property ownership—all of which directly inform our appraisal analysis.
Operating Expense Expertise
Property management experience allows us to:
- Evaluate Operating Statements: Identify unusual expenses or understated costs
- Normalize Expenses: Adjust for owner-specific or non-recurring items
- Estimate Market Expenses: Project typical operating expenses by property type
- Assess Management Quality: Evaluate impact of professional vs. owner management
- Capital Reserve Analysis: Realistic assessment of replacement reserve needs
- Deferred Maintenance: Identify and quantify deferred maintenance impacts
Lease Analysis & Market Rent
Active leasing experience provides insights into:
- Market Rent Determination: Current market rental rates by property type and location
- Lease Terms: Typical lease structures, concessions, and tenant improvements
- Tenant Quality: Credit assessment and renewal probability
- Lease Rollover: Realistic projections for lease expiration and renewal
- Rental Concessions: Free rent, TI allowances, leasing commissions
- Expense Recoveries: CAM charges, property taxes, insurance pass-throughs
Property Operations Knowledge
Hands-on management experience includes:
- Maintenance & Repairs: Cost of routine and extraordinary maintenance
- Vendor Management: Typical service contract costs (landscaping, janitorial, security)
- Utilities: Realistic utility expense by property type and tenant structure
- Property Taxes: Assessment appeals and tax reduction strategies
- Insurance: Commercial property insurance costs and requirements
- Tenant Relations: Tenant retention strategies and turnover costs
Property Management Experience in Appraisal Practice
When appraising income-producing properties, our management background allows us to:
- Critically review and normalize owner-provided income and expense statements
- Identify below-market rents or above-market expenses that affect value
- Project realistic stabilized income for properties in lease-up or transition
- Estimate accurate replacement reserves based on actual building systems lifecycles
- Assess impact of management quality on property performance and value
- Understand landlord vs. tenant responsibilities in different lease structures
Result: More accurate income capitalization and DCF analyses that reflect operational reality.
Real Estate Consulting Services
Beyond appraisal, Moore Real Estate Group leverages our multi-disciplinary expertise to provide strategic real estate consulting services for developers, investors, and property owners throughout Los Angeles and the Inland Empire.
Development Feasibility Studies
Comprehensive analysis of development project viability:
- Pro forma development analysis and cash flow projections
- Construction cost estimating
- Market absorption and pricing analysis
- Entitlement assessment and timeline
- Risk analysis and sensitivity testing
- Return on investment and yield projections
Highest and Best Use Studies
In-depth analysis of optimal property utilization:
- Alternative use evaluation and comparison
- Zoning and entitlement analysis
- Market demand assessment by use
- Financial feasibility by alternative
- Recommendation of optimal use
Market Studies & Analysis
Comprehensive market research and analysis:
- Supply and demand analysis
- Competitive property surveys
- Absorption rate projections
- Demographic and economic analysis
- Market rent and pricing studies
- Investment market assessment
Investment & Acquisition Analysis
Strategic analysis for property acquisitions:
- Investment property analysis and underwriting
- Cash flow projections and return calculations
- Due diligence coordination
- Portfolio strategy recommendations
- 1031 exchange planning
Disposition Strategy
Maximizing value in property sales:
- Optimal timing analysis
- Property positioning recommendations
- Value enhancement strategies
- Marketing approach recommendations
- Buyer identification and targeting
Lease & Rent Consulting
Strategic leasing guidance:
- Market rent analysis and recommendations
- Lease structure optimization
- Lease vs. buy analysis for tenants
- Rent negotiation support
- Tenant mix strategy (retail centers)
Comprehensive Real Estate Expertise
Moore Real Estate Group's consulting services leverage the same multi-disciplinary expertise that enhances our appraisal work: development experience, property management knowledge, market intelligence, and professional appraisal credentials.
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Approach Matters
California Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License
The Certified General license is the highest level of appraiser licensing in California, allowing the holder to appraise all types of real property without restriction. Requirements include:
- 300+ hours of qualifying appraisal education
- 3,000+ hours of appraisal experience
- Passing a comprehensive state examination
- Criminal background check
- Ongoing continuing education
Moore Real Estate Group Advantage
- ✓ MAI-designated appraisal services
- ✓ Hands-on development experience
- ✓ Active property management knowledge
- ✓ Real estate brokerage participation
- ✓ Real-world cost and feasibility insights
- ✓ Active market participant intelligence
- ✓ Comprehensive multi-dimensional perspective
The Impact on Your Appraisal
When you choose Moore Real Estate Group, you benefit from:
More Accurate Valuations
Our practical experience ensures realistic cost estimates, income projections, and market analyses
Better Highest and Best Use Analysis
We evaluate alternative uses with feasibility expertise, not just theory
Enhanced Market Intelligence
Active market participation provides current, relevant market data
Practical Insights
We understand properties from multiple perspectives: owner, developer, investor, operator
How Our Development Experience Benefits You
For Lenders & Financial Institutions
- Realistic Cost Estimates: Our development experience ensures accurate cost approach valuations for construction loans
- Feasibility Assessment: We can evaluate development project viability beyond just value
- Risk Identification: Experience identifying development and operational risks
- Construction Progress: Ability to assess construction progress and cost-to-complete
- Market Absorption: Realistic projections based on actual development experience
For Property Owners & Investors
- Value Enhancement: Insights into improvements and changes that increase value
- Alternative Use Analysis: Practical assessment of redevelopment potential
- Operational Review: Identification of operational inefficiencies affecting value
- Investment Strategy: Informed perspective on hold vs. sell decisions
- Management Assessment: Understanding of management impact on property performance
For Developers
- Peer Understanding: We speak your language and understand your perspective
- Realistic Assumptions: Development pro formas reviewed with practical experience
- Market Positioning: Insights into competitive positioning and product differentiation
- Entitlement Value: Accurate assessment of entitlement contribution to value
- Highest and Best Use: Sophisticated analysis of optimal development scenarios
For Attorneys & Legal Proceedings
- Credible Testimony: Development experience strengthens expert witness credibility
- Practical Knowledge: Real-world experience supports opinions in cross-examination
- Comprehensive Analysis: Multi-disciplinary perspective strengthens case presentation
- Complex Properties: Ability to handle sophisticated development and investment properties
For Estate Planning (CPAs & Attorneys)
- Income Property Expertise: Understanding of property operations for accurate income approach
- Development Assets: Ability to value development properties and entitled land
- Partnership Interests: Understanding of real estate entity structures and operations
- Alternative Use Scenarios: Comprehensive highest and best use for estate assets
Comprehensive Credentials & Real-World Experience
Appraisal Credentials
- MAI Designation – Member, Appraisal Institute (highest credential in commercial appraisal)
- Certified General Real Estate Appraiser – California license (all property types)
- USPAP Compliant – Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
- Expert Witness Qualified – Litigation testimony experience
- 20+ Years Experience – Commercial appraisal since 2004
Real Estate Experience
- Development Projects – Commercial property development experience
- Property Management – Active property management involvement
- Real Estate Brokerage – Transaction and market participation
- Investment Analysis – Underwriting and acquisition experience
- Construction Management – Project delivery and contractor coordination
Geographic Expertise
- Los Angeles County – 20+ years appraisal and development experience
- Inland Empire – Riverside and San Bernardino County specialization
- San Diego County – Southern California market coverage
- Three Office Locations – Los Angeles, Upland (IE), San Diego
- Local Market Intelligence – Deep knowledge of submarkets and neighborhoods
The Result: When you work with Moore Real Estate Group, you're partnering with MAI-designated appraisers who are also experienced real estate professionals. We understand properties not just as appraisers, but as developers, managers, and active market participants. This comprehensive perspective delivers superior appraisal quality and practical insights you won't find elsewhere.
Experience the Moore Real Estate Group Difference
Whether you need a commercial property appraisal, development feasibility study, market analysis, or real estate consulting services in Los Angeles or the Inland Empire, Moore Real Estate Group's multi-disciplinary expertise delivers insights and accuracy that single-focus firms cannot match.
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Shops On 16th (Renovation)
Moore Real Estate Group led the acquisition and renovation of this bank-owned shopping center. Originally developed in 1998, the shopping center was in disrepair with double digit vacancy in 2018. MMA Architecture prepared new design standards and a monument signage plan, and Moore added tenants Butter Café & Bakery, Veterinary Opthalmic Consultants, and Dogtopia Daycare, Boarding, and Spa to an existing roster that includes Tutor Time, Pet Time Animal Hospital, and Roundin 3rd Bar & Grill.
Shops @ Bellegrave (Ground Up Development)
Moore Real Estate Group led the ground up development of this shopping center anchored by Starbucks, Western Dental, and Waba Grill. Local tenants Scratch Pizza and El Colima round out an array of delicious and convenient food offerings for the growing community of Jurupa Valley and students at JVHS. MMA Architecture, Tait Engineering, JG Construction, and Dasher and Tabata helped deliver a successful center complete with horse corral and trails.
16737 Foothill (Major Renovation)
Heirs to this family owned asset found themselves burdened with costly violations due to an unpermitted cannabis dispensary. Moore Real Estate Group acquired the property, cleared all violations, and completely renovated and repositioned the building with successful businesses including In the Shadow Fadez barber shop, Fiesta Insurance, and De La Michoacana.
Upland Central Commerce Center (Ground Up Development)
Moore developed the first ground up industrial park under the Commercial-Industrial / Mixed-Use zone that was initiated after Upland annexed the formerly unincorporated area of College Park. This park features 4 freestanding warehouse/distribution buildings in a gated environment with high end design by Architects Orange and beautifully landscaped by Wilson-Davis Associates. Dasher & Tabata managed the construction and RM Dalton built an exceptional project on time and budget during the challenging Covid pandemic.
Kiddie Academy of Rancho Cucamonga (Ground Up Development)
Address: 7220 Victoria Park Lane, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Developed as the first new preschool in Rancho Cucamonga in twenty years, Kiddie Academy of Rancho Cucamonga was envisioned by Moore Real Estate Group to be the best preschool environment through the eyes of a child. Beautifully clad with siding and large windows,
classrooms look out into a play yard with soccer field, fairy garden, meandering trails, and large covered dining area among the Eucalyptus Windrows. MMA Architecture, CSI Construction, Tait Engineering, and Dasher & Tabata worked together to design and deliver this amazing project.
Kiddie Academy of Pasadena (Major Renovation)
Address: 169 N Halstead Street/3400 E Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena, CA
One building was purchased from its original owner who was a ballet teacher and mother of 2, and the second building was a dated office building. This infant center/ preschool was re-envisioned by Moore as a high quality educational environment and a celebration of international cultures. High end interior renovation meets an Outdoor Explorer certified play yard that pays homage to the continents of Asia, Africa, Europe, as well as the Middle East, Mexico, and New York’s Central Park.
Dogtopia of Upland (Major Renovation)
Moore completed a reconfiguration of two suites and interior build out into a Dogtopia dog daycare, spa, and training facility. Built by Falcon Construction and managed by Dasher & Tabata, Dogtopia of Pasadena features an inviting lobby, play rooms, full service spa, and training room within the Shops on 16th shopping center.
Dogtopia of Pasadena (Major Renovation)
Moore completed an interior demo of a day spa and built Pasadena’s first Dogtopia dog daycare, spa, and training facility. Built by Falcon Construction and managed by Dasher & Tabata, Dogtopia of Pasadena features an inviting lobby, play rooms, full service spa, and training room in Pasadena’s lovely Hastings Ranch neighborhood.