A full-service commercial real estate appraisal and advisory firm founded in 1988. CJM provides appraisal services for all commercial real estate types as well as performing market and feasibility studies, estate valuation and eminent domain appraisals.
Ultimately, we want to be neither liberal nor conservative; ultimately, we want to be right.
Professional
CJM strives to provide the utmost professional service to our clients. We provide clients with well-supported, market-based value conclusions enabling them to make prudent real estate investment decisions.
CJM Advisors is a full-service commercial real estate appraisal and advisory firm. Carl J. (Chuck) Munson, MAI, ASA, AI-GRS, formed the precursor to CJM Advisors, C.J. Munson & Associates, Inc. in 1988. A recent name change to CJM Advisors was intended to better reflect the company’s client-centric focus.
CJM appraisers are affiliated with the Appraisal Institute. Designated members have met rigorous requirements relating to education, testing, experience and demonstration of knowledge, understanding and ability. Appraisers holding the MAI designation are leaders in valuation and evaluation of commercial, industrial and residential properties.
Each CJM appraiser has an area of geographic specialization, ensuring we are well informed about the evolving nuances of specific local economic and market conditions. In addition, each appraiser has developed specialization in certain property types which result in comprehensive reports with reliable conclusions. CJM appraisers also prepare market studies to assist in determining feasibility or most profitable development scenario.
CJM will provide reliable, well-reasoned answers to real estate valuation questions. Whether estimating value or weighing project feasibility, we will be neither conservative nor liberal in our conclusions, but will realistically reflect market behavior and expectations, dependably guiding decision makers relying on our investigative reporting, financial evaluations, and market analyses.
CJM appraisers come from a variety of backgrounds in real estate, finance, planning, and education. CJM has as owners, partners or employees three individuals who hold the MAI designation of the Appraisal Institute (appraisalinstitute.org). Designated members have met rigorous requirements relating to education, testing, experience and demonstration of knowledge, understanding and ability. The MAI membership designation is pertinent to our work here at CJM. Appraisers who hold this designation are experienced in valuation and evaluation of commercial, industrial, residential, and other types of properties. These appraisers are qualified to advise their clients on a broad range of real estate decisions.
Since its inception in 1988, CJM Advisors has focused on quality and expeditious report delivery to facilitate timely loan closure. Losing a good appraiser in 2020 and another mid-2021, exacerbated by frustration when attempting to hire qualified replacement personnel to train, has placed us in a weakened servicing position.
We’ve determined the best option is to transition our staff to our colleagues at Kidder Mathews, a firm congruent with CJM’s goals and mission, especially in terms of personnel and professionalism.
If you wish to discuss an appraisal order, please contact either Andy Robinson (andy.robinson@kidder.com) at Kidder Mathews Valuation or Carl “Chuck” Munson at CJM.
We hired CJM to perform a market rent analysis and provide an expert opinion in a lawsuit involving a commercial lease dispute. Aaron DeCollibus prepared a thorough, thoughtful analysis of a unique property. At trial, his testimony was clear and credible, and it contributed to an extremely favorable result for our client.
I would happily work with CJM again.Seattle Legal Firm
We can trust your values.Washington State Lender
As I’ve said for years, CJM appraisals are valued by clients and respected by lenders.National Lender
After a number of years, I’ve come to expect exceptional attention to detail, thorough research, clear and concise writing, integrity, and good client communication at CJM.West Coast Reviewer for a National Lender
CJM provides professional service and can be counted on to do what's right.West Coast Reviewer for a National Lender
CJM appraisal reviews are fair, impartial, and always on time.Small Local Lender
Attention to detail, thorough research, clear and concise writing, integrity, and good client communication are central to the culture at CJM as evidenced by the appraisal reports prepared by CJM appraisers.West Coast Reviewer for a National Lender
