Big Box Appraisal: Fee Simple Concepts & Tax Assessment

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FREE LIVE WEBINAR SERIES | Big Box Appraisal: Fee Simple Concepts & Tax Assessment

Duration: Each webinar is 1 hour

Series Overview

Big box appraisal valuation has been a huge topic in the appraisal industry. Valuations for tax purposes are based on a fee-simple value. However, there has been confusion on what exactly fee-simple entails. As a result, it led to a debate about how to value big box appraisal retail properties. There are several factors at play. Primarily, they stem from a lack of data for newer big box retail properties. To help bring clarity to this issue, we have lined up industry experts. These experts will share their viewpoints on how to value big box retail.

Realquantum doesn’t take a position on this issue. But like everyone, we want to understand it better. So, we created a 2-webinar series to provide useful information to all stakeholders.

Part One: Challenging Fee Simple and Retail Tax Assessments in Big Box Appraisal

Guest: Mark Hutcheson, attorney and managing partner, Popp Hutcheson, PLLC.

Wednesday November 6, 2019, 10am – 11am Central Time

Summary

Property tax attorney, Mark Hutcheson, has written and spoken about issues in commercial property tax assessments for years. He is the managing partner of Austin-based Popp Hutcheson PLLC and will join the realquantum team for a live discussion. Mark will give an overview of the key issues he encounters. In addition, he will share suggestions for commercial property owners on getting an appropriate tax assessment. (NOTE: this is not legal advice!)

Attendees will learn:

  1. An overview of the issue from the perspective of a property tax attorney.
  2. The changing landscape of brick-and-mortar retail in an era of exploding ecommerce. Also, the shift in consumer spending from goods to experiences.
  3. Determining an appropriate Cap Rate for a property. First, base it on a typical commercial property buyer. Don’t assume an extremely well-capitalized investor.
  4. The dreaded ‘dark store’. What’s the right assessment? Compare the cap rate of a Wal-Mart versus a lesser-known brand. What about a vacant property?
  5. Determining if intangible assets are in the property tax assessment when using the income approach.

About Mark Hutcheson

Mark Hutcheson, CMI, CRE, leads the Case Resolution Team of Popp Hutcheson, PLLC. He serves on IPT’s Board of Governors and chair of IPT’s CMI Designation Committee for Property Tax. Prior to joining the firm, Mark’s practice was mostly devoted to complex civil litigation. The remainder of his practice involved lobbying activities before the Texas Legislature. Earlier, Mark served as a legislative assistant in the Texas House of Representatives. In addition, he served as a congressional aid in the United States Congress. Mark has a B.A. from the University of Texas and JD from Baylor Law School. He is a member of the Travis County Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas.

Part Two: Setting the Record Straight on Fee Simple in Big Box Appraisal

Guests: Peter Korpacz, MAI, CRE, FRICS and Greg McHenry, AAS

Friday, November 22, 2019, 11am – Noon Central Time

Summary

Join Peter Korpacz, MAI, CRE, FRICS and Greg McHenry, AAS, for a lively discussion about the definition of “highest and best use” and “fee simple estate.”  Peter is a consultant appraiser who travels the country working on high-profile retail tax appeal and litigation cases for big box, shopping malls and more. He speaks and writes extensively on the subject.

Attendees will learn:

  1. Fundamental #1: What is “fee simple absolute”?
  2. Fundamental #2: What is “highest and best use?”
  3. Valuing a property for tax purposes as if it is vacant vs. occupied
  4. How to handle encumbrances on the property.
  5. Finally, sorting through the noise when assessing big box appraisals, single-tenant retail built for use by the owner-operator.

About Peter Korpacz

Peter F. Korpacz is the founder of Korpacz Realty Advisors, Inc., specializing in litigation-support, including expert witness testimony. He has extensive experience in the real estate appraisal, counseling, publication, and research fields. Peter is experienced in assessment work for cap rate studies and valuations of regional malls. Furthermore, he’s consulted on corporate headquarters, methodology studies for distressed markets and chain drug store properties. Peter speaks and publishes frequently, and, is the founder and original publisher of the quarterly Korpacz Real Estate Investor Survey®, now the PwC Real Estate Investor Survey. In addition, he was a principal researcher and advisor for the annual Emerging Trends in Real Estate®. (2001 U.S. issue through the 2008 U.S. issue). Peter is the author of numerous articles, contributor to numerous real estate books and is a former editor-in-chief of The Appraisal Journal.

About Greg McHenry

Greg McHenry, AAS, is county appraiser of Riley, County, Kansas and is a Kansas registered mass appraiser (RMA). He has held numerous leadership positions in the Kansas County Appraisers Association, the Kansas City chapter of the IAAO and Vice-Chair of the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program. Greg speaks frequently on a variety of topics for the IAAO (International Association of Assessing Officers) and serves as its vice president. In 2020, he will be the president-elect. Greg holds a Bachelor of Science in agricultural economics from Kansas State University.

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The latest release of realquantum web (AKA “v2.4”) just launched to production last weekend. The enhancements are sprinkled throughout the application with the common point that they are driven by realquantum software reviews and input.

Realquantum Customer Feedback

Our founders, sales and customer success people are always talking to our customers. We are constantly asking for realquantum software reviews and ideas for both the web and mobile apps. We get a lot of positive reinforcement that the product engineering team is delivering the right features. Of course, appraisers know how to analyze and critique so we get plenty of, “It’s good but would be even better if…” feedback, too. We appreciate when our customers take time to let us know. It benefits everyone.

New realquantum Web Features

Chromebook & iPad Beta Release

Customers can now run their entire appraisal process on a Chromebook or iPad.

Chromebook

A Chromebook is much less expensive alternative to a Windows PC or Mac. Yet, it still can power an external monitor for dual-screen productivity at your desk or be a lightweight laptop on the go.

Apple iPad

The fans of our realquantum mobile app have been asking to do more on their iPads, now they can. An appraiser can do a property inspection, taking photos, dictating notes and sketching floor plans. Then, hop back in the car and quickly add other details about the property before without forgetting details. Adding a keyboard case to the iPad would be really helpful in this situation. Why is it a beta release? Realquantum CTO, Dan Wieschhaus, commented, “We tested a lot before launch, but the way people use our product varies. So, we want to make sure the user experience is excellent for everyone. ‘Beta’ means we may decide to change it based on experience.”

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Executive Summary Remarks

Previously, the executive summary contained a table of all the key information per USPAP guidelines. It could be hidden if desired. Now, appraisers can add narrative text, charts, tables and images to the Executive Summary as well.

realquantum income approach

More Income Approach Customization

Not every column is relevant for each property type. In this release, users can select which columns print in the expense comp and subject history grids. For example, hide “per-unit” for single-tenant industrial properties. Customers have freedom to analyze income and expenses however they choose.

Multiple Improvements Ratios

Handling multiple improvements can get complicated. Realquantum now has a Totals tab showing all the improvements. It allows users to quickly see a summary (i.e. different size measurements and average year built) and totals.

New Cover Page Footer Images

The footer image that displays on the appraisal report cover page will now automatically update based on the property type selected.

Customizations to Market Rent Reconciliation

In Market Rent Analysis & Reconciliation, users can now select which tables show up from the Market Data tab. Previously, they all displayed by default.

A few others based on customer feedback that are, well, pretty self-explanatory:

  1. Override the depreciation percentage in the Cost Approach
  2. Tag a Primary Appraiser when multiple appraisers are put on a single assignment
  3. Change the assignment status on the home screen (to make it that much easier.)

Based on realquantum customer feedback, our product team is deploying a web or mobile application release every month. It is a product that is constantly getting new features that are immediately available for all customers to begin using and they don’t cost anything extra. Appraisers using realquantum are already up to 50% more productive than appraisers using other tools. As our customers take advantage of these new capabilities, they get incrementally even more productive. The increased productivity translates to LESS time spent on administrative tasks, MORE time spent on quality analysis, and HIGHER revenues.

Realquantum appraisers compete in their markets with faster turn times and fewer errors.

“I do LOVE realquantum. It has made my appraisal life so much better and the thought of going back to my previous word processor system is repulsive!“

JANNA S., CERTIFIED GENERAL APPRAISER

Ready to see how you can be more successful and efficient?  realquantum was created by appraisers, for appraisers, to save them time and make them money. Sign up for a demo today.

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