Our Mission

Barrow Valuation Group is a boutique organization focused on providing real estate solutions for often complex and unique assignments, as needed by public and private sector clients. Our approach to each assignment is to provide expedient service while maintaining a consistent and exceptional product that exceeds industry standards, at a competitive fee.

Our clients include mortgage lenders, financial institutions, attorneys, government agencies, developers, investors, corporations and private consumers.

Our Culture

In the pursuit of maintaining an outstanding level of service, Barrow Valuation Group has access to comprehensive market data sources and research capabilities. We incorporate a rigorous internal review process to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of our conclusions.

We adhere to the requirements and guidelines of the Financial Institutions Reform Recovery and Enforcement Act (FIRREA), and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). At the core of our organization, we strive to exceed those expectations by maintaining the standards and continuing education requirements of The Appraisal Institute and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

Our History

With 35 years of expertise in commercial real estate valuation, Michael Barrow, MAI, MRICS is the founder of Barrow Valuation Group. He launched his Atlanta office in 2002, under the umbrella of Commercial Valuation Services, Inc. (CVS). Michael’s dedication has earned him a distinguished reputation in the Atlanta region, serving clients such as Cadence Bank, Fidelity National Title Group, First Citizens Bank, Regions Bank, Truist Bank (formerly BB&T/SunTrust), Walmart, Wells Fargo, among others. Under his leadership, the office has been named among Atlanta’s top 20 largest commercial real estate appraisers by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. In 2017, Michael launched a satellite office in Miami, Florida. He holds certifications in Florida and Georgia as a Certified General Appraiser, and professional designations by the Appraisal Institute and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

Michael has proficiency in a broad range of property types including, but not limited to, medical and dental clinics, single and multi-tenant office buildings, flex business parks, big-box retail stores, community shopping centers, regional malls, fast-casual and full service restaurants, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, office/warehouses, religious facilities, educational facilities, self-storage facilities, multifamily, condominium developments, townhome projects, mixed-use developments, subdivisions (bulk lots), in-fill redevelopment sites, and undeveloped land. Additionally, he possesses substantial expertise and experience in providing litigation support and expert witness testimony in matters pertaining to commercial real estate.

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS & LICENSES

Michael D. Barrow, MAI, MRICS

Georgia Certified General Real Estate Appraiser CG256304
Florida Certified General Real Estate Appraiser RZ3906

Appraisal Institute
Membership No. 11901

Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
Membership No. 6729807

 

COVERAGE AREA

Our primary coverage areas include the Metropolitan Areas of Atlanta and Miami. Secondary coverage extends throughout the Southeastern U.S.

MICHAEL D BARROW, MAI, MRICS

Founder
[email protected] | +1 404 665 1901

ATLANTA

1175 Peachtree Street NE, 10th Floor, Suite 1000 | Atlanta, GA 30361
T +1 404 665 1900 | F +1 404 665 1909

MIAMI

1900 N Bayshore Drive, Suite 1A, #119 | Miami, FL 33132
T +1 305 351 4042 | F +1 305 351 4043

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1175 Peachtree Street NE, 10th Floor, Suite 1000
Atlanta, GA 30361
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