Category Archives: Meridia Appraisal Group

To Be Or Not To Be – The Sale Selection Process

I received a call last week from a property owner.  He kindly inquired about our report and why a sale in the same business park was not included as a comparable.  This is not an unusual question and there are a lot of factors in determining which comparables to utilize.  However, in this particular instance we could not confirm the sales price.  Continue reading

What does it all mean?

Gross building area, usable area, rentable area, gross leasable area?  What does it all mean? In the San Antonio market, industrial, office, and retail properties all trade based on the square foot unit of comparison.  While the square foot unit of comparison is constant, there are different building area measurements utilized for different property types.  Understanding the building area measurements and the property types they are associated with is often a source of confusion.  This blog article will help to clarify this confusion by outlining the different types of building area measurements and when they are most commonly utilized.  Continue reading

Status Update and a Thank You or Two

As we close out the month of July, it seems like a good time to reflect back on the past two months, which can best be described as “unbelievable”.  There have been a lot of really great moments and experiences along with a few learning opportunities.  As is typical with any new business, the work hours have been intense.  However, the opportunity to meet and network with some really great business leaders has made the journey worthwhile. Continue reading

Northwest Growth

The northwest quadrant of San Antonio is one of the best examples of a neighborhood in a growth cycle.  As highlighted in the previous blog article, this area has excellent linkages and several major employers have recently relocated to the neighborhood.  In addition to the new office development there is significant retail, medical office, and light industrial development currently under construction.  Continue reading

When will my appraisal report be completed?

A client called me up this past week.  I was discussing with him how to best customize our appraisal report to meet his needs.  The conversation went well and he gave me instructions to proceed with the assignment.  Before hanging up, his final question was a common one for practitioners in our industry.  He asked, “When will my appraisal report be completed?” Continue reading

Meridia Appraisal Group is officially open for business! 

The company is a collaborative effort between Brandon Brehm and William Robinson and is committed to the principles of honesty, innovation, and client satisfaction.

Meridia Appraisal Group’s mission is to provide the highest quality appraisal and consulting services in an expedited manner while striving for unmatched client satisfaction.  Continue reading