BAAR is a leading NATIONAL real estate services firm with local expertise dedicated to providing valuation, investment advisory and consulting related services through analytic discipline and a team approach. Our company's philosophy is to provide an objective analysis to assist our clients in making informed real estate decisions. Our reports are prepared with the precision that the industry demands with expertise in all major and special use property types.
BAAR is a leading NATIONAL real estate appraisal firm with local expertise dedicated to providing valuation and consulting services through analytic discipline and a team approach. Our company's philosophy is to provide an objective analysis to assist our clients in making informed real estate decisions. Our reports are prepared with the precision that the industry demands with all major property types included. Mission Statement: build and maintain a reputation for excellence in the industry. BAAR already provides statewide coverage in California, Florida and throughout all of New England and we are expanding our reach nationally with multiple field offices.
Adam J. Hardej, Jr., MAI and his field appraisal staff possess over 20 years of experience in the business, we have grown to more than 40 associates located in more than 25 different states. Last year, BAAR appraisers completed over 600 appraisals, market studies, consulting assignments, appraisal reviews and feasibility analyses. All of our work is backed by our commitment to client service. We get it right the first time and you get it on time. BAAR Realty Advisors recognizes that experience combined with local market knowledge are the crucial components of high quality, consistent market analysis. We are fully networked with local expertise in all major markets. We have highly experienced appraisers located in all our markets, we are able to deliver highly specialized, accurate information tailored to our clients needs in a timely manner – every time!
Adam J. Hardej, Jr., MAI and his senior Job Managers and field appraisers have the expertise to technically analyze all types of commercial real estate. We have compiled regional experts across a broad range of property types to assist on “complex” assignments and we maintain a staff of seasoned field appraisers to help handle volume and timing needs. Adam J. Hardej, Jr., MAI possesses an MBA from CAL Berkeley with an emphasis in Real Estate & Finance. Prior to attending CAL, Mr. Hardej was a research analyst / investment broker at Marcus & Millichap based in San Francisco and has also worked as a mortgage banker with The Buchanan Group. He received his early commercial appraisal training from companies such as The Hanford / Healy Companies and was a regional manager within the CB Richard Ellis system where he oversaw the Sacramento and Central Valley markets in the mid-90s. He later went on to run a multi-million dollar ($500 Million) real estate collateralized investment fund for a subsidiary of Key Bank. The fund focused on the acquisition of delinquent tax liens and was nationally focused. Mr. Hardej was a founding member of the fund and was directly responsible for collateral risk management analysis / underwriting and acquisitions. He established BAAR in 2002 as a “specialized real estate services” firm to handle a wide variety of real estate due diligence, analysis and valuation/appraisal assignments. Mr. Hardej is a “value expert” and also a principal owner/manager of his own real estate holdings with property located throughout the United States and overseas.
Over the past several years there have been significant advancements in technology that our company has been able to leverage to provide better service to our clients. The use of electronic forms software, digital cameras, mapping and sketching software has enabled us to produce a better quality product in less time. Utilizing the most accurate data and research techniques we can consistently out perform our competitors. We also are able to send reports digitally through our forms software in a variety of formats including but not limited to EDI, PDF and AI Ready. By delivering your appraisal electronically we eliminate the cost and time losses of the shipping process. Electronic delivery ensures you receive your appraisal the same day it was completed. In today’s market there are many options for your valuation needs but service is what makes us the clear choice. We will always keep you in the loop and communicate with you often and in your preferred method. We can update you on the progress of your order via phone, fax, or email. Our commitment to superior service has prompted us to invest in eTrac, the most sophisticated appraisal management software available. The eTrac Office Manager will allow us to provide unparalleled service by truly managing the appraisal process. Our clients will have the ability to order online and check the status of their appraisal order 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Our new system will help us keep you informed by automatically contacting you as we make updated to your order status. The ability to offer our clients online statements and instant appraisal downloads for 30 days is unprecedented in our service area. Our client's will no longer need to fax in orders, follow up with phone calls and wait for the physical delivery of the report by the courier. These are just a few ways that our company can provide you with better-quality appraisal service. We have constantly been ahead of the curve with our strides in technology and will continue to be a technology leader in our industry.