A Full-Service Appraisal & Consulting Firm
Hannoch Appraisal Company is a full-service real estate appraisal and consulting firm providing appraisal services for property tax appeals, mortgage financing assignments, eminent domain issues, divorce settlements, reviews, trust and estate matters, and expert witness court testimony.
The roots of Hannoch Appraisal Company were planted in 1921 by Franklin Hannoch, MAI, CRE, a charter member of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers. Since that time, it has specialized in real estate valuation and counseling for agencies of government, the courts, attorneys, accountants, major corporations, insurance companies, financial institutions and private clients.
Property Types We Appraise
Our Services
Comprehensive real estate appraisal and consulting services backed by over a century of expertise.
Commercial Appraisal
Office buildings, shopping centers, apartment buildings, industrial properties, big-box retail, vacant land, branch banks, and special purpose properties. Comprehensive valuations for complex commercial assets.
Litigation Support
Expert witness testimony in Tax Court and Superior Court. Meticulous analysis that holds up under cross-examination.
Financing
Independent commercial appraisals for banks, lenders, borrowers, and financial institutions requiring reliable valuation support for financing, refinancing, and loan underwriting.
Estate
Trusted valuations for trust and estate matters, including estate planning, estate settlements, and other legal proceedings requiring impartial expertise.
Divorce
Impartial real estate valuations for divorce proceedings, providing reliable appraisals that both parties and the courts can rely on.
The Hannoch Appraisal Story
Four generations of appraisal excellence, built on integrity, expertise, and an unbroken commitment to our clients.
Franklin Hannoch, MAI, CRE
Franklin Hannoch founded Hannoch Appraisal Company in 1921 and became one of the early leaders of the real estate appraisal profession. A charter and organizing member of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, he served as president of New Jersey Chapter #1 and as a member of the National Governing Council. Known as "The Dean" by the Real Estate Board of Newark, he taught appraisal courses for many years and was recognized for his writing, professional leadership, and commitment to appraisal education.
Franklin Hannoch, Jr., MAI, CRE
Franklin Hannoch, Jr. joined the firm in 1952 after graduating from Rutgers University cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He became a leading authority in real estate tax valuation, serving as president of New Jersey Chapter #1 of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, National Governing Counselor, and National Chairman of Professional Ethics. He later served as National President of the Counselors of Real Estate in 1994. His testimony in landmark tax matters, including the "National Shoe Case," helped shape modern real estate tax valuation in New Jersey.
James Hannoch, CRE (Ret.)
James Hannoch continued the firm's tradition of appraisal excellence while bringing a modern analytical approach to valuation. A Stockton State College graduate with a concentration in real estate and a minor in computer science, he became recognized for applying computer technology to real property valuation at a time when such tools were still rare in the industry. His litigation experience covered a wide range of property types throughout New Jersey, with expert witness testimony before the New Jersey Tax Court, Boards of Taxation, United States District Court, United States Bankruptcy Court, New Jersey Superior Court, and Condemnation Commissions.
Jonathan Fischer, MAI, AI-GRS
Jonathan Fischer, MAI, AI-GRS, brings deep commercial appraisal, review, tax appeal, and litigation support experience to Hannoch Appraisal Company. A graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics with dual majors in Finance and Economics. He is a Past President of the Northeast New Jersey Chapter of the Appraisal Institute. Before merging his practice with Hannoch Appraisal Company in 2020, he founded Fischer Appraisal Associates and appraised a wide range of commercial properties. Outside of work, he enjoys playing tennis, ping pong, and chess, and cherishes time spent with his wife and three children.
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