Ben Blake

Background

About Ben Blake

I am a seasoned Commercial and Residential Certified General Appraiser proudly servicing the states of Utah, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada. With a strong foundation in the financial services industry, I bring over a decade of experience delivering accurate, defensible, and timely real estate valuations tailored to a wide range of client needs. My expertise spans both complex commercial properties and residential real estate, with a focused practice group serving Estate Planning, including Estate Taxes, Trusts, Business Dissolution, and Divorce-related valuations. I specialize in determining Fair Market Value, including Partial Interest Valuations, and offer Expert Witness services when litigation or legal support is required. Also specializing in eminent domain appraisal services, with deep expertise in projects involving public acquisitions, right-of-way takings, partial interests, easements, and relocations. My practice is rooted in delivering objective, defensible valuations that meet the highest professional standards, including strict adherence to the Yellow Book (Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions - UASFLA). With extensive experience working on behalf of both public agencies and private property owners, I bring a balanced, knowledgeable perspective to complex valuation assignments where legal, regulatory, and technical standards intersect. I understand the critical importance of precision, impartiality, and legal compliance when property rights are being impacted. My skill set includes: • Yellow Book-compliant appraisals for federally funded projects • Eminent domain and condemnation valuations for full or partial takings • Before-and-after valuation analyses • Appraisal review and litigation support • Special use and easement valuations • Expert testimony and consultation with attorneys and agencies Deep analytical skills and precise approach to valuation • Thorough market research and local market knowledge • Strong leadership and ability to communicate complex valuation issues clearly • Strategic thinking in high-stakes valuation and litigation environments • Commitment to professionalism, impartiality, and confidentiality Whether working with attorneys, financial planners, CPAs, or private clients, I aim to deliver valuation solutions that are credible, supportable, and compliant with industry standards—including USPAP, UASFLA and IRS guidelines.