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Frequently asked questions.

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About the services
What is a Broker Opinion of Value, and how is it different from an appraisal?
A BOV is a licensed broker’s reasoned opinion of what an asset would trade for in today’s market. It is not a USPAP appraisal — it’s faster, more deal-oriented, and grounded in transactional judgment rather than a regulated appraisal process. When your situation legally requires an appraisal (certain lending, estate, or litigation contexts), we’ll tell you so plainly.
Why order a valuation from a dealmaker instead of a data service?
Databases report what closed; they can’t tell you why, on what terms, or what fell apart on the way. Fifteen years of acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and development means our comps come with context — and our conclusions survive the questions a buyer, lender, or board will actually ask.
What asset types do you cover?
Retail, office, industrial, flex, multifamily, mixed-use, NNN, and land. If an assignment sits outside our depth, we’ll say so before taking it.
Do you work outside Tennessee and Georgia?
Yes — BOV and OM work is nationwide. Our roots are in the Southeast, but our clients have ranged from California to New York, and valuation and marketing work doesn’t require a local license the way brokerage does.
Process & turnaround
How long does a BOV or OM take?
It depends on the asset and how complete your materials are. Most BOVs are delivered within days, not weeks; a full OM typically runs longer because of writing and design. We commit to a delivery date in every quote — and we hit it.
What do you need from us to start?
Typically: rent roll, trailing operating statements, existing leases or abstracts, a site plan or survey if you have one, and photos. Don’t worry about gaps — the intake call exists to find them.
What does it cost?
Every engagement is quoted to the asset — its size, complexity, and how much analysis the assignment genuinely needs. No menus, no padding. Most quotes are returned within one business day.
Can you work under our deadline?
Usually. Tell us the date in your first note and we’ll quote to it — or tell you honestly that it can’t be done well in the time available.
Confidentiality & credentials
Is our information kept confidential?
Always. Your financials and deal intentions never leave the engagement, and we’re glad to sign your NDA before you send a single document.
We’re brokers — can you work behind our brand?
Yes. A meaningful share of our work is produced for other brokers, under their flag, in confidence. Your client relationship stays yours.
Who actually does the work?
Anne Najjar — licensed in Tennessee (#297064) and Georgia (#379078), CoStar Power Broker, fifteen-plus years across commercial investment, development, and brokerage. Read the full track record.
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anne@clearpathrealestate.net · 423.708.2338 · TN #297064 · GA #379078