Residential Real Estate Expert Witnesses

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Residential real estate expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including valuation disputes, disclosure claims, construction defects, and landlord-tenant litigation. Some of the most common specialties include appraisal, brokerage standards of care, property management, title issues, and zoning compliance. They can opine on the effects of market conditions, defects, misrepresentation, and regulatory violations on property value and damages.

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  1. Real Estate Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $200/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $200/hr
    Court Fee
    $200/hr

    This expert has been a full time realtor for 31 years, and has owned and operated her own real estate brokerage firm since 1992. She is a certified residential brokerage manager, certified residential specialist, graduate of the Realtor Institute, accredited staging professional, and a senior real estate specialist. This expert is also the former president of the NJ Association of Realtors and the former president of the Ocean County Board of Realtors. She is currently a Director of the NJ Association of Realtors, and a director of the National Association of Realtors.

    Owner & Broker, A real estate brokerage firm in NJ

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Niagra University

    New Jersey

  2. Real Estate & Property Management Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $175/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $275/hr

    This expert has 25+ years of experience in property management specifically in Chicago, IL. Currently, he is the director of building services at a private property management practice where he maintains 300 + residential condominiums, including Gold Coast high rise and small to large multi-family properties. He manages a building inspection team which checks each property for municipal code compliance and comprehensive safety. Formerly, he was the Onsite Manager for Schneider Residential Properties where he managed 75+ units throughout Chicago as well as the owner of a residential and commercial property services practice that provided building inspection services, and advance carpentry, plumbing, and design. This expert earned his BA at the University of Kansas.

    Director of Building Services, Connected Property Management

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Kansas

    Chicago,

    Illinois

  3. Real Estate Management Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $550/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $550/hr
    Court Fee
    $550/hr

    This expert has over 30 years of experience in residential property management with a portfolio including multi-family apartments, condominium units, and single-family homes. After receiving his BA in business administration from National University this expert went on to become a certified property manager and certified community association manager. He is also a licensed real estate broker in California and Illinois. He previously worked as the co-owner and president of Coastside Property Management, Inc. He has been an active participant at the local and national level in the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) where he previously served as the San Diego chapter president. He regularly instructs several national courses and seminars for the IREM, including courses specializing in successful site management, real estate management ethics and introductions to managing residential properties and community associations. Throughout his career, this expert has provided training in property management to over 500 residential managers. He is currently the senior vice president of property and asset management for a multi-state, full-service property management company.

    Executive Vice President, A property management company in CA

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), National University

    Petaluma,

    California

  4. Residential Property Management Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $160/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $190/hr
    Court Fee
    $210/hr

    This expert has several years of property management experience, which includes 4 years of apartment management. For over 11 years he has also performed property safety inspections for major insurance companies. As a professional property manager, he holds the Master Property Manager designation from the National Association of Residential Property Managers. He conducted workshops for their property managers both locally and nationally, and is the author of several Property management classes approved in Texas for continuing education, and the Texas Real Estate Commission has certified the expert as an instructor of property management classes. In addition to authored classes, he has had over 25 property management articles published.

    Owner/Broker/CEO, A Real Estate Brokerage & Property Management Company in TX

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), San Jose State University

    Austin,

    Texas

  5. Property Management Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $190/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $250/hr
    Court Fee
    $250/hr

    This expert is a certified and highly credentialed property manager. Since earning his bachelors degree in Business Management and Real Estate Studies, this expert has spent over 25 years in the property management field. He is the owner and operator of a full service real estate property management firm that specializes in the management of private residential, commercial, and industrial property throughout the Northeast US. Additionally, he has previous federal property management experience working with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ), and the United States Marshals Service (USMS). He routinely handles emergency maintenance, finances, summary process, and small claims action for numerous properties.

    Owner and Operator, A property management firm in MA

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Marylhurst University

    Lakeville,

    Massachusetts

  6. Residential Treatment & Schools Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $350/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $500/hr
    Court Fee
    $500/hr

    This residential treatment and private school expert is an active consultant with 42 years of experience. He is well-versed in related regulations, mental health services, government funded contracts, non-public schools, and legal/funding requirements. He previously served as the Executive Director of the Paradise Creek Treatment Center and at Victor Treatment Centers Inc. He is a member, Board Director & Past Chairman of the Research & Outcomes Committee at the Association of Children's Residential Care Centers and has authored multiple publications relating to residential treatment.

    Principal Consultant, A youth services consultancy in CA

    Master of Science (MS), San Diego State University

    Hartville,

    California

  7. Residential Treatment Program Security Expert Witness

    Deposition Fee
    $450/hr
    Court Fee
    $450/hr

    This expert has extensive experience in residential operations for correctional and treatment settings. He entered the field in the late 1970s, serving as the Director of Juvenile Services for Massachusetts Halfway Houses. More recently, the expert was the Director of Quality Assurance for the Department of Juvenile Services in Baltimore and the Quality Assurance Manager with Spectrum Health Systems Inc. He has dealt with operations in prison, substance abuse treatment, and mental health facilities. The expert is a member of the American Correctional Association and a certified PREA Auditor by the Department of Justice. He is currently a consultant with a healthcare firm, where he focuses on operational deficiencies in residential facilities.

    Consultant, A healthcare support firm in MA

    Bondsville,

    Massachusetts

  8. Residential Security Sales Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $375/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $375/hr
    Court Fee
    $375/hr

    This NJ-based expert has received his certification through the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association and is licensed to install and maintain fire alarm systems across five states on the east coast. He has been in practice for almost 40 years and is familiar with all aspects of the sales, installation and maintenance process. He has worked as a chief operating officer and president of a number of security and alarm firms across the northeast, and currently runs his own security consulting firm in North Jersey.

    President, A security consulting firm in NJ

    Holmdel,

    New Jersey

  9. Real Estate Appraisal Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $150/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $250/hr
    Court Fee
    $250/hr

    This expert has 13 years of experience in residential appraising in most MD counties. She is a Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser, working with both lenders and individual clients to provide prompt and accurate real estate valuations for the purpose of purchase, refinance, estate and financial planning, tax appeals and other purposes. Prior to her position as Lead Appraiser/ Owner of a real estate appraisal firm, she was Appraiser at RT Appraiser. She is also a licensed Realtor.

    Real Estate Salesperson/ Realtor, Full Service Real Estate Company

    Master of Arts (MA), University of Maryland

    Baltimore,

    Maryland

  10. Residential Housing Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $225/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $225/hr
    Court Fee
    $225/hr

    Educated as an engineer at Duke University with a Master's degree in Management from MIT, this expert has dedicated his career to real estate development, remodeling and home building since 1986. He has been an owner and manager of several small building and development entities in the Baltimore metropolitan region, constructing more than 500 single family and multi-family residences. A hands-on manager, he participates in key aspects of the building and development process: architectural design, contract negotiation, site supervision, estimating, subcontractor management, sales and customer relations, quality control and inspections, and warranty oversight.

    Owner, A Maryland Home Building and Remodeling Firm

    Master of Arts (MA), Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Baltimore,

    Maryland

  11. Residential Real Estate Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $100/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $100/hr
    Court Fee
    $100/hr

    This highly qualified expert has nearly 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, with much of his work focusing on residential real estate, buyer representation, and seller representation. He earned his BBA in accounting from the University of Texas and is certified by Weichert Realtors in relocation training. Additionally, he has completed trainings on broker franchising, buyer needs assessment, effective property selection, and buyer representation and negotiation. This expert is licensed as a realtor in Indiana and Michigan. He began his career in the real estate industry as the owner and a broker for ERA Brokers Associates, a startup real estate company. He then served as a partner and broker of Prudential One Realty and a broker-associate for Coldwell Banker Anchor Real Estate. Currently, this expert serves as a broker-associate for a real estate company in Indiana.

    Broker-Associate, A Real Estate Company in IN

    Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), University of Texas

    Granger,

    Indiana

What Can a Residential Real Estate Expert Witness Opine On?

FAQs for Residential Real Estate Expert Witnesses

What is a residential real estate expert witness?

A residential real estate expert witness is a property specialist who provides professional opinions in legal disputes. They assist by reviewing records, valuing homes, and testifying to clarify complex real estate issues.

What types of cases may require the expertise of a residential real estate expert witness?

A residential real estate expert witness handles valuation disputes, disclosure and defect claims, appraisal errors, broker negligence, contract disputes, zoning issues, and landlord‑tenant conflicts.

How should I evaluate the qualifications of a residential real estate expert witness?

Evaluate a residential real estate expert witness by reviewing their licenses, years of local market experience, valuation or brokerage credentials, publications, and prior testimony.

How can a residential real estate expert witness assist with valuation disputes?

A residential real estate expert witness can assist with valuation disputes by providing objective market analysis, comparable sales, and professional testimony to support or challenge property values.

What engagement materials should I request from a residential real estate expert witness?

Request an engagement letter, CV, fee schedule, scope of work, prior testimony list, sample reports, and references from a residential real estate expert witness.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting residential real estate expert witnesses?

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