How We Work

Our Appraisal Process

What to expect from engagement to delivery. We value transparency, clear communication, and on-time delivery.

01

Initial Contact & Scope

Day 1

What We Need From You

  • Property address and type
  • Intended use of the appraisal
  • Your desired due date
  • Any known property details

What You Get

A same-day or next-business-day response confirming our availability, preliminary scope, estimated fee, and typical turnaround for your assignment type.

02

Engagement Letter

Day 1–2

What We Need From You

  • Signed engagement letter
  • Client billing information
  • Any prior appraisals, rent rolls, or leases if available

What You Get

A formal engagement letter outlining the scope of work, report format, applicable USPAP requirements, fee, and expected delivery date.

03

Property Inspection

Day 2–5

What We Need From You

  • Property access or contact for access coordination
  • Rent roll and lease abstracts for income properties
  • Any site plans, surveys, or prior inspections

What You Get

A thorough physical inspection of the subject property. For income-producing properties, we inspect all accessible spaces and note condition, quality, and relevant physical characteristics.

04

Research & Analysis

Variable by complexity

What We Need From You

  • Any additional data you can provide: income/expense history, operating statements, prior appraisals

What You Get

Comparable sales research, market analysis, income and expense analysis, and application of appropriate valuation approaches (Sales Comparison, Income, Cost).

05

Report Preparation

Ongoing

What We Need From You

  • Confirmation of report format requirements (lender, agency, court)

What You Get

A fully USPAP-compliant appraisal report — Appraisal Report or Restricted Appraisal Report as scoped — prepared per your intended use and user specifications.

06

Delivery & Follow-Up

On or before due date

What We Need From You

  • Delivery preference (PDF, hard copy, portal upload)

What You Get

Final report delivered on the agreed date. We remain available to respond to lender review questions, prepare revision letters if warranted, or provide expert witness support for litigation assignments.

Typical Turnaround Times

Standard Commercial (Office, Retail, Industrial)2–4 weeks
Multifamily (< 50 units)2–3 weeks
Multifamily (50+ units)2–5 weeks
Special Purpose3–6 weeks (complexity dependent)
Land / Development2–4 weeks
Litigation / Complex4–8 weeks
Desk / Field Review3–7 business days

Turnaround times are estimates. Actual delivery depends on property complexity, data availability, and access scheduling. Rush assignments may be available — contact us.

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Cook, Moore, Davenport & Associates — Real Estate Appraisers

Louisiana-based commercial real estate appraisal and consulting firm serving lenders, attorneys, investors, and property owners statewide since 1987.

Baton Rouge:11616 Southfork Avenue, Suite 404, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

New Orleans:1 Galleria Blvd, Suite 1900, Metairie, LA 70001

Phone:(225) 293-7006

Email:bids@cookmoore.com

Hours:Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST

Service Area

Statewide Louisiana coverage with concentration in:
Baton Rouge Metro · Greater New Orleans · Lafayette · Lake Charles · Shreveport · Alexandria · Monroe

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Licensed State Certified General Real Estate Appraisers — State of Louisiana