DMD Appraisals, 553 S Brand Blvd, San Fernando, CA 91340, US

HistoryValentine Appraisal & Associates was founded by Gary S. Valentine, MAI, ASA, SR/WA, CCIM, to provide valuations of real estate, closely held businesses and consulting for agricultural, commercial, industrial, land, residential, right of way, and special purpose properties. Mr. Valentine began his career in Fresno, California where he specialized in residential and agricultural valuations, including closely held businesses. After two years in Fresno, he moved to San Francisco and was hired as an associate appraiser for Southern Pacific Transportation Company, specializing in right of way valuation for sale, purchase, lease, easement and condemnation purposes. After five years with Southern Pacific Transportation Company, he accepted an offer to work as a senior appraiser with Marshall and Stevens, one of the largest appraisal firms in the United States. There he appraised all types of real properties in both the United States and Mexico. Then in 1997, he started this company.SpecialtiesSpecializing in appraising all types of commercial real estate, including land, office buildings, retail centers, industrial properties, right of ways, easements, and all types of special use properties. Consulting experience includes expert witness, litigation support, real property tax appeals, appraisals for estate tax, eminent domain, feasibility and investment analysis.