Mr. Eric C Schneider
San Diego, CA 92127
I am the principal of Schneider Valuation Consultants, Inc., a real estate valuation firm specializing in real estate appraisals and appraisal reviews for litigation support.
I have extensive valuation and consulting experience related to the appraisal of commercial and residential real estate throughout the United States, as well as expertise in forensic appraisal review. The focus of my work involves litigation and disputed real estate matters, including eminent domain, assessment appeal, construction defect, and lease renewals (including ground leases), among others.
My assignments also involve complex issues related to property rights, including the valuation of the fee simple, leased fee, and leasehold interests; easement interests; partial interests; and partial acquisitions.
My clients include government agencies, law firms, corporations, and private clients.
- Automobile Dealerships
- Commercial Real Estate
- Construction Damages
- Eminent Domain
- Real Estate Valuation
- Residential Real Estate
- Retail Real Estate
- Shopping Center/Mall Real Estate
- Trusts & Estates
- Utilities Appraisal
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: MAI Designation - Appraisal Institute
SRA Designation - Appraisal Institute
AI-GRS Designation - Appraisal Institute
R/W-AC Certification - International Right of Way Association
State Certified Appraiser, Active in the Following States
California Certified General Real Estate Appraiser (AG040624)
Colorado Certified General Appraiser (CG.200003824)
Nevada Certified General Appraiser (A.0207821-CG)
New Mexico General Certified Appraiser (REA-2023-0076)
Oregon Certified General Appraiser (C001618)
Washington Certified General Real Estate Appraiser (23023014)
B.S. Degree in Business Administration, Emphasis in Real Estate - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: Member, Appraisal Institute
Chapter President, San Diego Chapter
Board of Directors, San Diego Chapter
Chair, Admissions and Designation Qualifications Committee (National)
Member, The Appraisal Journal Review Panel
Chair, Leadership Development Advisory Council (LDAC)
Instructor: Income Capitalization, Part 1
Co-Developer: Condemnation Appraising: Principles and Applications
Volunteer of Distinction (National)
Member, International Right of Way Association
Chapter President, San Diego
Board of Directors, San Diego Chapter
International Director, San Diego Chapter
Professional of the Year, San Diego Chapter
Valuation Community of Practice – Region Representative
Visionary Industry Professional Award, San Diego Chapter - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Frequent speaker for events and seminars hosted by the Appraisal Institute, International Right of Way Association, CLE International, law firms, and universities
- Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: No
- Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Retained in dozens of assignments per year, almost all assignments related to litigation support.
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Real estate valuation and appraisal review for disputed real estate matters in California and across the United States
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: Retained by both plaintiffs and defendants
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: Retained by both plaintiffs and defendants
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: October 2024
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: Over 10 years
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Consulting, expert testimony, report preparation, forensic appraisal review
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Travel and job-related expenses are billed at cost.
Available Upon Request