Lo hired as director to lead new practice at Empire Valuation Consultants

Manhattan, NY Empire Valuation Consultants, one of the nation’s leading independent valuation consulting firms, is launching a new practice group offering real estate valuation services. Under the directorship of Roslyn Lo, a veteran valuation appraiser, the real estate valuation services practice will perform market analyses, consulting, and appraisals for all varieties of commercial asset types in accordance with all federal and local market regulations.

“We are thrilled to welcome Roslyn to lead the launch of our new real estate valuation practice. Empire Valuation Consultants is now a one-stop-shop for your valuation needs. We do not just value businesses - we value all types of tangible and intangible assets, debt and complex securities” said William Johnston, CEO, Empire Valuation Consultants. “We are confident that with Roslyn’s proven expertise and leadership, Empire Valuation Consultants will be able to successfully expand into the real estate valuation market and offer our clients the benefits of a full-service valuation firm.”

“The need for specialized valuation services is increasing in today’s complex business and regulatory environment. The valuation of real estate in the context of company advisory, financial and tax reporting, portfolio valuation, estate planning, and due diligence is at the center of many important strategic and financial decisions,” said Lo. “I am eager to join Empire Valuation Consultants to develop and lead a diverse team with the experience and knowledge to address all of our clients’ business needs.”

Lo brings real estate valuation expertise, including experience as an appraiser at New York’s largest independent real estate appraisal firm, as well as a consultant at a top-16 national public accounting firm, where she led the valuation team. She is a designated member of the Appraisal Institute.

Over the course of her career, Lo has valued numerous types of real estate assets across the nation including multifamily rental, office, retail, industrial, development sites, and mixed-use properties. She has also valued complex properties including low-income housing tax credit properties, container terminals, car washes, concert venues, air rights ownership, and for-sale residential condominium units and subdivisions. 

She has performed these appraisals for purposes including financing, financial reporting, estate and gift tax planning, tax appeal, litigation, eminent domain, and strategic planning. Lo is also experienced in performing purchase price allocations in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 805, Business Combinations. 

Lo and her team will be based in the New York City office of Empire Valuation Consultants.