Gravitas Commercial Real Estate provides broker opinions of value for commercial property owners exploring a sale or transaction — a faster, more cost-effective alternative to a full appraisal. When you're ready to move forward, we're positioned to help you execute.
A Broker Opinion of Value (BOV) is a professional estimate of a commercial property's market value, prepared by a licensed broker with direct transactional experience in the relevant property type and market.
For property owners considering a sale or other transaction, a BOV provides the market insight needed to make informed decisions — without the cost, timeline, or complexity of a full appraisal engagement.
Backed by the analytical rigor of Gravitas Valuation, our BOVs are grounded in the same market data, comparable analysis, and underwriting discipline that informs institutional-grade appraisals — delivered in a format built for transaction decision-making.
Understand your property's market position before deciding whether and when to bring it to market.
Establish a defensible value reference for buy-sell agreements, partner buyouts, or ownership restructuring.
Get a current market perspective on asset values across your portfolio to inform hold/sell strategy.
Quickly assess whether a potential acquisition target is priced in line with market fundamentals.
Ideal when a transaction is proposed or under consideration. Faster delivery, lower cost, and grounded in real-time market activity. Perfect for owners evaluating a potential sale.
Required for lending, estate planning, litigation, tax purposes, or any situation that demands a USPAP-compliant, independently certified valuation. Learn more →
When a BOV confirms the right opportunity, our brokerage team is already positioned with the market knowledge and relationships to execute. From listing to close, we manage every step.
Strategic positioning, tailored marketing, and buyer qualification to achieve the best pricing and terms for your commercial property.
Targeted deal sourcing, underwriting, and negotiation support to identify and secure the right investment opportunities for your portfolio.
Data-driven market research and competitive analysis to support pricing decisions, investment screening, and strategic planning.
Rigorous cash flow modeling, risk analysis, and return projections that give you clarity and confidence in every transaction.
Executable exchange strategies that protect your equity, defer taxes, and move you into assets aligned with your investment goals.
Comprehensive property and financial review to identify risks, validate assumptions, and ensure informed closings.
For lending, estate planning, litigation, tax purposes, or any engagement requiring a USPAP-compliant valuation, our sister firm Gravitas Valuation provides independent, MAI-designated appraisals with national coverage.
Gravitas Commercial Real Estate was built on the idea that the best brokerage advice starts with a rigorous understanding of value. Our practice combines the analytical discipline of institutional appraisal with the market relationships and deal execution of an active brokerage.
For property owners considering a transaction, this means you get a broker who doesn't just list your property — one who understands its value at a level most brokers can't match, and can communicate that value to buyers with data and credibility.
Based in Michigan with national reach, Gravitas CRE serves private investors, owner-operators, family offices, and institutional clients across the commercial real estate spectrum.
Eric is a certified general real estate appraiser and licensed broker with over 16 years of experience across multifamily, self storage, industrial, agricultural, and special-use properties. Prior to founding Gravitas, he held analyst and acquisition roles with Integra Realty Resources and several regional developers, where he was involved in over $500M in real estate transactions.
Whether you need a broker opinion of value for a potential transaction, want to explore listing your property, or have questions about the process, we'd welcome the conversation.
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