Thomas Paul Bearoff, MAI, CRE

  • tbearoff@bearoffandcompany.com

Involved in the real estate business since 1973, initially in sales and leasing of a variety of property types; founded Bearoff & Company (B&Co) 1978;  awarded MAI designation by The Appraisal Institute 1986; invited to membership in The Counselors of Real Estate 2004;  currently leads a team of certified appraisers and analysts in the completion of intensive real estate appraisal valuation, counseling and advisory assignments in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Region.

Present and past memberships, faculty assignments and professional contributions include:

  • The Appraisal Institute - MAI designated members have met rigorous requirements relating to education, testing, experience and demonstration of knowledge, understanding and ability; held by appraisers who are experienced in the valuation and evaluation of commercial, industrial, residential and other types of properties.
  • The Counselors of Real Estate - An organization serving 1,100 members worldwide.  The CRE designation is bestowed by invitation only, in recognition of achievements in real estate counseling. Members provide valuable and meaningful real estate counseling services to their client and are recognized for their excellence, knowledge, integrity, and judgment in real estate problem-solving abilities.
  • Member of the Advisory Board of The Appraisal Journal, the prestigious quarterly publication from The Appraisal Institute
  • Training sessions and seminars provided for the real estate departments of national companies involved in corporate relocation
  • Participation in seminars, forums and lectures covering a wide spectrum of real estate related issues
  • Pennsylvania State Certified General Appraiser GA-116-L; New Jersey State Certified General Appraiser 42RG00211400; Delaware State Certified General Appraiser X1-445; Pennsylvania Real Estate Broker RB-40445A

Recent press:
  • The Greenville News, Greenville, SC on May 21, 2006 featured the front page article "Duke Considers More Reactors on Keowee" by reporter Paul Alongi.  The article addressed a proposed nuclear power plant to be build by Duke Energy and its impact upon residential construction patterns in one of the nation's fastest growing suburbs of $1.0 million new home construction.

"Thomas Paul Bearoff, a Pennsylvania-based real estate consultant, said homebuyers in suburban Philadelphia have shied away from lots that have a view of the Limerick plant. But home sites as little as a quarter-mile away, shielded from the view, are going for up to $1 million.  He said;  If you can see the towers, it's a negative."

Qualified as an expert witness before:

  • U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Court
  • U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division - Mediation Team Member
  • Courts of Common Pleas of Montgomery, Chester and Delaware Counties
  • Philadelphia Tax Review Board
  • Boards of Assessment Appeals of Montgomery, Chester and Delaware Counties
  • Zoning Hearing Boards throughout the suburban Philadelphia area

Coverage Area

Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware

Our Staff

  • Gretchen G. Bearoff - Chief Financial Officer

    • B.A. Degree University of Pennsylvania; joined B&Co in 1986; responsible for employee management, bookkeeping, accounting and work product reviews.

    • gbearoff@bearoffandcompany.com

  • John T. Morris - Certified Residential Appraiser RL-3509-L

    • B.S. Degree Pennsylvania State University; joined B&Co in 1995 specializing in corporate relocation; single to four-family residences; market research and analysis for subdivision absorption studies.

    • jmorris@bearoffandcompany.com

  • Kristen A. Manikowski - Commercial Property Analyst

    • B.S. Degree in Finance with Economics Minor, 2004 Pennsylvania State University; joined B&Co in 2005 specializing in research, investment property analysis and valuations.

    • kmanikowski@bearoffandcompany.com

Investment and Income Property Experience 

Varied experience for over 25 years in the valuation of most property types including:

    • office
    • retail
    • industrial
    • apartment
    • commercial
    • hotel/motel
    • development land
    • mixed-use properties
    • automobile dealerships
    • land conservation and facade easements
    • partial taking eminent domain cases
    • condominium conversions
    • leased fee and leasehold estates
    • fractional interest discounting procedures
      family limited partnership interest valuations

Special Use Property Experience
  •  
      research laboratories
    • cold storage facilities
    • equestrian related properties
    • conservation and facade easements
    • restaurants
    • hotels/motels
    • golf courses
    • schools
    • institutional uses
    • self-storage facilities
    • mobile home parks
    • truck terminals
    • landfill
    • country clubs
    • vehicle-related properties 

Residential and Estate Property Experience

Since 1978 an active and growing residential and relocation valuation division has earned a reputation for thoroughness and accuracy.   B&Co's residential client list includes relocation and mortgage companies, local and national lenders, all of whom can be serviced with full EDI capability.  Additionally, owners of multi-million dollar estate properties along the Main Line have come to know B&Co as the trusted name in valuing their sensitive and unique properties.  

Please visit our Assignments page to learn more about the notable properties B&Co has been selected to appraise or Contact Us for more information.