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JACOB M. FENN APPRAISAL COMPANY · FLORIDA

VALUATION THAT
stands up to scrutiny.

Independent appraisal, valuation and advisory services for consequential real estate decisions.

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01 / THE FIRM

Real estate decisions become more difficult when the property, circumstances or consequences are complex.

Jacob M. Fenn Appraisal Company provides independent valuation and advisory services for complex real estate decisions, litigation and specialized assignments — while maintaining a full-service commercial and residential appraisal practice.

Independent

Objective analysis grounded in market evidence.

Experienced

Broad experience across commercial, residential and special-purpose real estate.

Defensible

Clear methodology and well-supported valuation conclusions.

02 / PRACTICE AREAS

Expertise for Complex Real Estate Matters

From financing and investment decisions to litigation and property disputes, our work supports clients when credible real estate analysis matters most.

Modern commercial office building
01

Commercial Valuation

Independent valuation and analysis for commercial, investment, industrial, income-producing and special-purpose properties.

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Architectural documents and property plans for litigation
02

Litigation + Disputes

Real estate valuation, analysis and litigation support for attorneys, businesses and property owners confronting complex disputes.

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Infrastructure and right-of-way for eminent domain
03

Eminent Domain

Independent appraisal and valuation analysis involving property acquisition, partial takings, rights-of-way and condemnation matters.

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Commercial property advisory and consulting
04

Advisory + Consulting

Market research, feasibility, highest-and-best-use analysis and strategic valuation guidance for complex real estate decisions.

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When value becomes
part of the argument.

Complex legal matters demand valuation conclusions supported by careful research, credible market evidence and experienced analysis.

Family Law / Divorce
Ownership Disputes
Estate & Probate Matters
Bankruptcy
Foreclosure
Deficiency Judgments
Tax Appeals
Title Defects
Construction Defects
Mediation & Arbitration
Retrospective Valuation
Eminent Domain
Property Damage / Valuation Disputes
Expert Valuation Support

A Broad View of Real Estate.

Experience across a wide range of property types provides the market perspective required for assignments that rarely fit neatly into one category.

Commercial + Investment

  • Office Buildings
  • Medical Office
  • Industrial
  • Warehouses
  • Retail Centers
  • Shopping Plazas
  • Restaurants
  • Convenience Stores
  • Auto Dealerships
  • Banks
  • Single-Tenant Properties
  • Mixed-Use Developments
  • Self-Storage Facilities
  • Hotels
  • Motels
  • Hospitality Properties

Multifamily + Residential

  • Apartments
  • Multifamily
  • Residential Subdivisions
  • Single-Family Homes
  • Condominiums
  • Manufactured Housing
  • Manufactured Home Parks
  • Waterfront Property
  • Vacant Residential Land
  • New Construction

Land + Special Purpose

  • Vacant Land
  • Farms
  • Ranches
  • Dairy Farms
  • Poultry Farms
  • Environmental Lands
  • Wetlands
  • RV Parks
  • Religious Facilities
  • Educational Facilities
  • Day Care Facilities
  • Recreational Properties
  • Golf Courses
  • Special-Purpose Properties
04 / ADVISORY

More than
a number.

Not every real estate decision begins with a traditional appraisal. Our advisory work helps clients understand markets, alternatives, risks and opportunities before critical decisions are made.

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Market Analysis
Highest and Best Use Studies
Feasibility Studies
Acquisition / Disposition Analysis
Portfolio Valuation
Absorption Studies
Demand Analysis
Demographic Analysis
Capital Reserve Studies
Easement Analysis
Conservation Valuation
Wetland Valuation & Mitigation Consulting
Real Estate Tax Valuation
Rent & Demand Evaluation
Lease Review
Site Analysis
Investment Decision Support
REO / Foreclosure Evaluation
Retrospective Valuation
Regulatory Assessment
Buy / Sell / Hold Analysis
Lease / Own Analysis
The Full Practice

Not every property question
is a complex one.

Whether the assignment involves litigation, condemnation, a major commercial asset or simply establishing the value of a property, the same principles apply: independent research, credible market evidence and professional judgment.

05 / FULL-SERVICE APPRAISAL PRACTICE

From complex assignments
to straightforward valuation.

Not every assignment involves litigation or a complex real estate dispute. Jacob M. Fenn Appraisal Company also provides professional residential and commercial appraisal services for clients who simply need a credible, independent opinion of value.

Professional commercial property valuation for financing, acquisition, disposition, ownership, investment analysis and other real estate decisions.

Common Purposes

  • Financing
  • Acquisition
  • Disposition
  • Investment Decisions
  • Estate Planning
  • Tax Matters
  • Ownership Decisions
  • Portfolio Valuation
  • Internal Business Decisions
  • Market Value Opinions

Property Types

  • Office
  • Retail
  • Industrial
  • Multifamily
  • Mixed-Use
  • Medical
  • Hospitality
  • Self-Storage
  • Land
  • Agricultural
  • Special-Purpose Properties
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Independent residential appraisal services for homeowners, property owners, attorneys, estates and professionals who require a credible opinion of residential property value.

Common Assignments

  • Private Property Valuation
  • Estate + Probate
  • Divorce / Family Matters
  • Purchase / Sale Decisions
  • Retrospective Valuation
  • Tax Matters
  • Insurance Purposes
  • New Construction
  • Legal Matters

Property Types

  • Single-Family Homes
  • Condominiums
  • Manufactured Homes
  • Residential Land
  • Waterfront Property
  • New Construction
  • Rural Residential Property
  • Custom / Unique Homes
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Specialized Valuation

Insurance Replacement Cost

Insurance Replacement Cost Valuation evaluates the estimated cost required to reconstruct buildings and site improvements following a total insured loss — distinct from market value.

Assists property owners, insurance professionals, brokers, property managers and insurers.

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"The estimated cost to reconstruct — not the market value of the property."

Jake Fenn, MAI — Principal Appraiser, Jacob M. Fenn Appraisal Company
Principal Appraiser

Jake Fenn, MAI

Florida State-Certified General Real Estate Appraiser

Jake Fenn leads Jacob M. Fenn Appraisal Company and brings more than a decade of specialized commercial real estate appraisal experience to assignments throughout the Florida market.

His work spans commercial valuation, complex real estate analysis, litigation-related matters, residential valuation and advisory assignments.

As an MAI Designated Member of the Appraisal Institute, Jake's professional focus is grounded in disciplined research, market knowledge, independence and well-supported valuation analysis.

MAI Designated Member — Appraisal Institute

Appraisal Institute

Florida

State-Certified General

RZ3956

Florida License

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Built for the people making
difficult real estate decisions.

Attorneys
Property Owners
Banks + Credit Unions
Developers
Investors
Business Owners
Government + Public Entities
Estates + Families
Homeowners
Insurance Professionals
Aerial view of a North Central Florida commercial plaza and shopping center
Florida Real Estate Expertise

Local Knowledge.
Broader Perspective.

Based in the Gainesville–Newberry market, Jacob M. Fenn Appraisal Company combines regional market knowledge with the analytical rigor required for complex valuation assignments.

Gainesville·Newberry·Alachua County·North Central Florida
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