What We Do

Appraisal & Consulting Services

Full-range commercial real estate valuation services for lenders, attorneys, investors, and property owners across Louisiana. USPAP-compliant. MAI-designated.

Commercial Mortgage & Lender Appraisals

USPAP-compliant, regulatory-ready appraisals for banks, credit unions, SBA lenders, and mortgage companies across all commercial asset classes. Reports meet FIRREA and secondary market guidelines.

Common Uses

Mortgage FinancingAcquisition Due DiligenceSBA 7(a) & 504Appraisal Review

Industrial & Warehouse Appraisal

Flex industrial, manufacturing, cold storage, bulk distribution, and specialty industrial properties. We understand Louisiana's port and energy-driven industrial markets.

Common Uses

SBA & Conventional FinancingSale-Leaseback AnalysisEminent DomainInsurance

Multifamily & Apartment Appraisal

From small apartment complexes to large multifamily portfolios, we provide income-approach valuations that satisfy agency, bank, and investor requirements statewide.

Common Uses

Agency Financing (Fannie/Freddie)AcquisitionRefinanceAffordable Housing / LIHTC

Special Purpose Property Appraisal

Hotels, motels, churches, schools, healthcare facilities, marinas, and other owner-operated or unique property types require specialized methodology. Our MAI-designated appraisers have deep experience with complex assignments.

Common Uses

FinancingEstate & ProbateTax AppealLitigation Support

Land & Development Appraisal

Raw land, entitled development tracts, and subdivision parcels. We analyze highest and best use, development costs, absorption, and market demand to support financing and investment decisions.

Common Uses

Construction LendingAcquisitionSubdivision AnalysisEminent Domain

Litigation Support & Expert Witness

Our MAI-designated appraisers have provided expert witness testimony in Louisiana courts. We prepare defensible appraisals and review reports, rebuttal analyses, and litigation consulting under strict evidentiary standards.

Common Uses

Eminent Domain & CondemnationEstate & DivorcePartnership DisputesTax Appeals

Eminent Domain & Condemnation

When the government acquires your property, you are entitled to just compensation — not just the agency's initial offer. We prepare independent before-and-after analyses and provide expert witness support.

Common Uses

Full & Partial TakingsSeverance DamagesAgency Offer ReviewInverse Condemnation

Property Tax Appeal

If your commercial property's assessed value exceeds market value, you are likely overpaying taxes. Our appraisals provide the evidentiary foundation to challenge assessments before the Louisiana Tax Commission.

Common Uses

Assessment ReductionLouisiana Tax CommissionRetroactive AnalysesEquity Arguments

Consulting, Feasibility & Market Studies

Beyond appraisal, we provide consulting opinions for developers, municipalities, and investors who need an independent perspective on market conditions, absorption, and project viability.

Common Uses

Feasibility AnalysisMarket StudyHighest & Best UseInvestment Analysis

Not sure which service you need?

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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