How Much Is Your Multifamily Property Really Worth? (What Appraisers Look At)

💌 STAY AHEAD YOUR WAYWant smarter insights, market trends, and strategies delivered straight to your inbox? Join the Commercial Connections Newsletter — a quick, actionable read for brokers, investors, and CRE professionals. 👉 Subscribe now📅 BOOK A CALLIf you’re a family-owned apartment owner in Oregon, you don’t have to navigate your next move alone. From 1031 exchanges to retirement planning, I help owners protect equity and plan for the future. Schedule a strategy call🎙️EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode of Commercial Connections: Investing with Confidence, I sit down with Zoe Swartz, a seasoned real estate appraisal expert and business owner, to unpack the nuances of valuing multifamily properties in today’s Oregon market.Zoe shares her path to receiving the prestigious “20 Under 40” award, and together we discuss:⦿ Appraising multifamily assets and reading profit/loss statements⦿ The effect of cap rates, market trends, and interest rate shifts⦿ How student housing is evolving in Eugene-Springfield⦿ The impact of in-unit laundry, large floorplans, and new developments⦿ Tips for sellers preparing to bring properties to market⦿ The importance of professional property management for maximizing returnsWe also touch on the importance of consistent data collection and Zoe’s upcoming fall campus survey.📝 EPISODE THEMES 00:00 – Welcome and Guest Introduction 01:35 – Zoe Swartz’s Background and Achievements 03:28 – Community Involvement and Sponsors Organization 05:21 – Discussion on Multifamily Housing Appraisals 07:33 – Analyzing Profit and Loss Statements 12:00 – Current Market Trends and Cap Rates 18:22 – Impact of Interest Rates on Multifamily Sales 26:01 – Market Fundamentals and Future Outlook 33:39 – Evolution of Student Housing 34:15 – Challenges of Older Properties 35:09 – Income and Expense Volatility 35:25 – Impact of In-Unit Laundry 37:07 – Large Units and Market Demand 38:05 – High Demand for Big Houses 39:13 – New Construction Trends 40:33 – Property Management Insights 42:30 – Preparing Multifamily Properties for Sale 47:57 – Common Mistakes in Property Management 51:54 – Advice for New Investors 52:53 – Future of Eugene Springfield Market 55:02 – Conclusion and Future Plans🔗 CONNECT WITH ZOE SWARTZ Website: www.viewpointappraisals.com  Email: [email protected]  Phone: 541-953-3097🔗 CONNECT WITH ME#EugeneRealEstate #OregonRealEstate #StudentHousing #MultifamilyProperties #RentalMarket #RealEstateAppraisal #MarketTrends #CapRates #PropertyValuation #RealEstateMarket