# Scott H. Gallant and Associates, Inc. > Official Scott H. Gallant and Associates, Inc. business agent. Scott H. Gallant and Associates, Inc. provides residential and commercial real estate… ## Ask it a question Scott H. Gallant and Associates, Inc. answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/scotthgallant. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_scotthgallant and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About Scott H. Gallant and Associates, Inc. Scott H. Gallant, MAI, SRA, CSA-G is a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser licensed to provide appraisals of both residential and commercial properties in New York. Professional designations and memberships - MAI and SRA member, The Appraisal Institute - Recognized as a real estate solutions provider experienced in the analysis and valuation of commercial and residential real property. - The Appraisal Institute is a worldwide organization dedicated to real estate appraisal education, publishing and advocacy. - CSA-G designation - Past member of the Board of Governors of the Columbia Society of Real Estate Appraisers, a leading regional real estate appraisal organization in New York State. Role in the firm Scott Gallant is the President of Scott H. Gallant and Associates, Inc. He is personally available to every client and reviews and signs every appraisal produced by the firm. Scott Gallant is also a notary public and can notarize documents at the firm's Brooklyn office. Source: https://scotthgallant.com ## What Scott H. Gallant and Associates, Inc. does Scott H. Gallant and Associates, Inc. provides commercial real estate appraisal services for a wide range of property types in New York. Commercial property types Commercial appraisals include: - Large multi-tenanted residential properties (such as apartment complexes) - Retail buildings and shopping spaces - Industrial buildings - Office buildings and commercial office space - Mixed-use properties - Community facilities Common reasons for a commercial appraisal Commercial appraisals are used in situations such as: - Financing or refinancing - Business combinations and corporate transactions - Division of property - Lease analysis - Impairment analysis - Liquidation valuation - Valuation for financial reporting - Determination of purchase price Commercial assignments are performed by New York State Certified and Licensed Real Estate Appraisers experienced in analyzing and valuing income-producing properties. Scott H. Gallant and Associates, Inc. provides residential real estate appraisals throughout New York. Residential property types Residential appraisals cover: - 1–4 family houses - Co-ops - Condominiums - Townhouses - Apartments in smaller residential buildings Common reasons for a residential appraisal Residential appraisals are often needed when: - Buying or selling a home - Planning a home equity loan - Purchasing residential investment properties - Refinancing an existing mortgage - Removing Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) - Relocating and needing a valuation for transfer or sale - Dividing property (for example in divorce or estate matters) - Resolving certain property tax or other tax-related issues All residential appraisals are performed by New York State Certified or Licensed Real Estate Appraisers who follow applicable professional standards. Specialized appraisal services In addition to standard residential and commercial assignments, Scott H. Gallant and Associates, Inc. offers several specialized appraisal services. PMI appraisals Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is an added cost on many conventional loans when the down payment is below a certain level. A PMI appraisal can help determine a property's current market value and whether the equity level may qualify a borrower for PMI removal. Historic (retrospective) appraisals Historic or retrospective appraisals estimate a property's market value as of a date in the past. They are often requested for: - Probate and estate matters - Divorce and property division - Other legal or financial situations where a past value is needed Rent studies and lease analysis Rent studies and lease analyses are commercial appraisal assignments used to estimate fair market rent for a particular property. They are commonly requested when: - Entering into a new commercial lease - Evaluating existing lease terms - Analyzing rent levels for negotiations or renewals These specialized services are performed in accordance with applicable professional appraisal standards. Source: https://scotthgallant.com ## Where Scott H. Gallant and Associates, Inc. works Lists York, Columbia, Chicago, Fargo, Astoria, Brooklyn, Greenpoint, and Manhattan as a location. Names New York, Washington, York, and New York City as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. ## Appraisal FAQs What is an appraisal? An appraisal is a professional, supported opinion of the market value of a property—residential, commercial or industrial—as of a specific date. It represents an independent and impartial analysis of relevant market data prepared by a qualified appraiser. What is market value? Market value is the most probable price a property would bring in an open and competitive market in an arm's-length transaction, with both buyer and seller acting prudently and knowledgeably, and with all conditions necessary for a fair sale met. The price is assumed not to be influenced by unusual circumstances. What is an appraisal used for? Appraisals may be needed for many purposes, including: - Mortgage financing - Estate planning or estate dispositions - Tax determinations - Property disputes - Market analysis for buyers or sellers - Bankruptcy matters - Divorce settlements and property division - Probate proceedings - Establishing or reviewing an offering price for sellers or purchasers How do I find a qualified appraiser? Key points when selecting an appraiser include: - The appraiser should be licensed or certified by the state, which indicates required education and experience. - A licensed or certified appraiser must conform to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) adopted by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation. - Membership in a recognized appraisal organization, such as the Appraisal Institute, indicates additional professional standards. Certified General Real Estate Appraiser Scott H. Gallant is an MAI and SRA member of the Appraisal Institute. Source: https://scotthgallant.com ## Business overview and contact details Overview Scott H. Gallant and Associates, Inc. is a residential and commercial real estate appraisal firm based in Brooklyn, New York. The firm provides real estate appraisals, rent studies, feasibility studies, and servicing and foreclosure appraisals for all types of properties at all phases of development in New York. The company has been in the appraisal business since 1992. President Scott H. Gallant, MAI, SRA, CSA-G is personally available to every client and reviews and signs every appraisal. Property types appraised The firm completes appraisals for a wide range of property types, including: - 1–4 family houses - Apartments, townhouses, co-ops and condominiums - Multi-tenanted residential complexes - Commercial offices, office buildings and community facilities - Retail spaces - Industrial buildings - Mixed-use buildings - Vacant land - New construction Clients and service area Clients include: - Banks and mortgage companies - Insurance companies - Brokers - Lawyers and judges - State agencies - Individuals in New York and throughout the country Most assignments involve properties located in New York, including the five boroughs of New York City. Office location and contact details - Address: 455 13th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Park Slope neighborhood) - Phone: 718-789-2332 - Email: scott@scotthgallant.com For a free fee quote, clients are invited to call the office or send an email. Notary services Scott Gallant is also a notary public and can notarize documents at the office location. Source: https://scotthgallant.com ## Clients and industries served Scott H. Gallant and Associates, Inc. provides appraisal services to a wide range of institutional and individual clients in New York City and beyond. Types of clients - Banks and savings banks - Mortgage companies and apartment lenders - Insurance and title insurance companies - Government and public agencies - Courts and legal professionals - Individuals and private property owners Representative institutional clients Representative institutional clients listed by the firm include (among others): - ABN-AMRO Apartment Lending - Astoria Federal Savings Bank - Bank One - Bank of New York - Brooklyn Federal Savings Bank - Chicago Title - Emigrant Funding Corp. - Emigrant Mortgage Company - Fidelity National Title - Flushing Savings Bank - FNMA - Fleet Bank - Greenpoint Mortgage - IndyMac Bank - JP Morgan/Chase - Manhattan Mortgage - M&T Mortgage - NY Mortgage - NYC Housing Authority - NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities - NYS Supreme Court – Matrimonial Division - North Fork Bank - Norwest - Ridgewood Savings Bank - Washington Mutual - Wells Fargo This list is illustrative of the types of institutions and entities that have engaged the firm for appraisal services. Source: https://scotthgallant.com ## Expert witness services Scott H. Gallant, MAI, SRA, CSA-G is qualified in New York as an Expert Witness in matters involving real estate valuation. Areas of testimony Expert witness services can include providing appraisal-based testimony in cases involving: - Eminent domain and zoning - Condemnation - Divorce and property division - Probate and estate matters - Corporate valuations - Property tax disputes - Bankruptcy matters - Title insurance issues Courts and jurisdictions Scott Gallant is noted as a qualified Expert Witness for the State of New York in Kings County and New York County. Expert witness assignments are supported by formal appraisal analyses and prepared in line with relevant professional standards. Source: https://scotthgallant.com ## What Scott H. Gallant and Associates, Inc. has not published yet These are things people ask Scott H. 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