The #1 Choice for Commercial Real Estate Appraisals in Michigan
Serving Michigan commercial property owners, investors, CPAs, attorneys, and lenders with local market insight and MAI‑led valuations.
Gravitas Valuation is a Michigan‑based commercial real estate appraisal firm focused on owner user, income‑producing and special‑use properties throughout the Detroit metro area and the lower peninsula. Our independent, USPAP‑compliant reports help you make confident decisions, satisfy regulators, and withstand scrutiny from courts, the IRS, and internal reviewers.
We’ll send a written scope and fee estimate within 24 hours.*
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Eric Sobotka, MAI
Chief Appraiser
C: 248-251-5331
Prior to founding Gravitas Valuation, Eric served as an appraiser and analyst with Integra Realty Resources in Sacramento, The Fillmore Group (now Integra Realty Resources – San Francisco), and Pacific Appraisers. He also held development and acquisition roles with regional developers, where he was involved in the acquisition, entitlement, and development of multifamily, self-storage, and retail properties with an aggregate value of more than $500 million. Eric earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Davis. He is an MAI Designated Commercial Real Estate Appraiser, a licensed real estate broker in California and Michigan, and a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in California, Maryland, Michigan and Virginia.
How Our Detroit Commercial Appraisal Process Works
01.
Initial Call & Scope
We discuss your property, purpose, and timing to determine the appropriate scope of work.
02.
Proposal & Engagement
You receive a written proposal outlining fee, timeline, and assumptions; once approved, we proceed.
03.
Inspection, Data & Analysis
We inspect as required, gather market data, and complete income, sales, and cost analyses as applicable.
04.
Delivery & Support
You receive a USPAP‑compliant report, and we remain available for questions, underwriting, and potential testimony.
Who We Serve Across Michigan
We provide commercial real estate appraisal services for a wide range of Michigan‑based stakeholders who need credible, defensible valuations.
Owners & Investors
Need market‑supported values for acquisition, disposition, partnership buyouts, or portfolio strategy.
Lenders & Credit Unions
Require reliable collateral valuations for commercial loan origination, refinance, and workouts in Detroit and across Michigan.
Attorneys & Litigation Teams
Rely on credible expert opinions and testimony for divorce, partnership disputes, condemnation, and other real estate litigation.
CPAs, Fiduciaries & Wealth Advisors
Need documented values for estate, gift, date‑of‑death, financial reporting, and trust administration.
Governments and Non Profits
Right of way or other government or non profit related transactions.
Brokers
Prelisting appraisals to assure your clients and provide clarity for challenging listings and assignments.
Not sure if your situation fits? Contact us and we’ll confirm whether a formal Detroit commercial appraisal is appropriate.
Detroit Commercial Appraisal Services
From single‑asset assignments to complex portfolios, we deliver commercial appraisals and valuation consulting tailored to your situation.
Financing & Transaction‑Driven Appraisals
Financing and refinancing
Acquisition and disposition analysis
Conventional and SBA lending
Buy/sell and partner buyout valuations
Legal, Tax, and Advisory Appraisals
Litigation support and expert witness
Property tax appeal appraisals
Estate, gift, and date‑of‑death valuations
Probate and trust administration
Eminent domain and condemnation
Portfolio evaluation and strategic advisory
Every commercial assignment includes a clearly written, USPAP‑compliant report designed to withstand review from lenders, regulators, and opposing counsel.
Detroit & Michigan Commercial Property Types We Appraise
Our certified general commercial appraisers regularly value income‑producing and special‑use assets across the Detroit metro area and the lower peninsula of Michigan.
With our main office in Bloomfield Hills and commercial assignments completed across Detroit and the lower peninsula, Gravitas Valuation combines local market insight with national‑level expertise. Each commercial report is signed or reviewed by an MAI designated certified general appraiser with years of experience across multifamily, industrial, retail, office, land, and special‑use properties.
MAI‑Designated Commercial Leadership
Each commercial report is signed or reviewed by an MAI designated certified general appraiser, a credential recognized by courts, government agencies, financial institutions, and investors.
Independent & USPAP‑Compliant
We provide independent, unbiased valuations that adhere to USPAP and industry best practices, designed to withstand scrutiny from underwriters, regulators, and opposing experts.
Deep Market Knowledge
We understand the neighborhoods, submarkets, counties and regions in which we operate and support our conclusions with advanced data and local research.
Advanced Technology & Data
Our team uses a cutting‑edge database, market participant interviews, and rigorous financial modeling to produce defensible commercial valuations.
Responsive Service & Clear Timelines
We provide written proposals, defined turn‑around times, and proactive communication from engagement through delivery.
The MAI designation has long been recognized by courts of law, government agencies, financial institutions, and investors as a mark of excellence in the field.
Serving the Detroit Metro and Southeast Michigan
Our primary service area includes the Detroit metro region and southeastern Michigan, but we also complete commercial assignments across much of the state. We regularly appraise properties in Oakland County, Wayne County, Macomb County, Genesee County, Livingston County and Washtenaw County, as well as numerous other counties throughout Michigan’s lower peninsula.
From urban Detroit corridors to tertiary markets across Michigan, we are equipped to handle a wide range of commercial appraisal needs.
Our primary service area is the Detroit Metro encompassing Oakland County, Wayne County, Macomb County, Genesee County and Washtenaw County, but we also service the following counites in the Lower Peninsula: Alcona, Allegan, Antrim, Arenac, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Clare, Clinton, Crawford, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Gladwin, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Houghton, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Keweenaw, Lapeer, Leelanau, Lenawee, Livingston, Mason, Mecosta, Menominee, Midland, Missaukee, Monroe, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren, Washtenaw, Wayne, and Wexford
Ready to Talk About a Detroit Commercial Appraisal?
If you need a commercial appraisal in the Detroit metro area or anywhere in Michigan’s lower peninsula, we’re here to help. Contact us today to discuss your property and situation and receive a written proposal within 24 hours.
