Meet the Vineyard Real Estate Appraiser you can really rely on

Atlantic Appraisal Associates is a full service Real Estate Appraisal & Consulting firm founded in 1985 by Edward L. Miano with the idea of providing clients with the utmost in reliable service. We perform real estate appraisals on residential, commercial, multi-family properties, and land for all island communities:  Oak Bluffs, Tisbury (Vineyard Haven),  West Tisbury, Edgartown (including Chappaquiddick), Chilmark, Menemsha and Aquinnah.  We even go to the Cape, Cuttyhunk and "that other island."

We specialize in residential properties of distinction; estates, waterfront properties, sensitive situations or special circumstances.

The core of our firm is in our ethics, market research, analysis and attention to details. In addition, we employ plain common sense.  Mr. Miano is a Member of the Appraisal Institute and holds the SRA designation. We provide valuation reports and analysis of all types of real property interests, both residential and commercial, with a sought out ability to solve unusual or complex appraisal assignments. We also are adept at dealing with sensitive situations, special circumstances and/or “rush” requirements.

Atlantic Appraisal is dedicated to providing you with the highest degree of service.  Simply stated, whatever the assignment, we can provide what you need, when you need it.  The core of our firm is in our practical knowledge, decades of experience, uncompromising ethics, superior market research, thoughtful and thorough analysis and attention to details.  In addition, we employ plain common sense.  Learn why our consistently superior valuations and our commitment to service are in demand by our small but loyal client base.

No matter what you need, we are the one source you can always rely on.

Residential experience you can trust

As a residential appraiser, Mr. Miano has worked on island projects of single family houses, modest cottages, estates, farms, waterfront complexes, multi families, condos, new construction, custom homes, antiques, and historical buildings.

Commercial experience you can count on

As a commercial appraiser, Mr. Miano has appraised small to mid sized mixed-use properties, stores, restaurants, as well as apartments, subdivisions and office buildings. We only employ state certified, licensed and Appraisal Institute designated or MAI candidate staff.

Probate and litigation support that is superior

Of all things, we specialize in providing you with the proper support, skill and experience and insight you need to fully document, develop and if necessary try the real property aspect of your case.  Our support only begins with the report, but goes far beyond in scope.  Maintaining client confidentiality, providing thoughtful insight necessary assisting with depositions and review of opposing side’s reports, helping clients see the “big picture” and meeting deadlines, no matter how short notice, the qualities  of our firm and represent cornerstones in developing mutual trust and respect with our clients.  Find out why more and more attorneys and law firms put their trust in Atlantic to get it right  

Maintaining impartiality and integrity are why we are often called upon to perform “joint assignments.” By eliminating one area of dispute, you can save your client time and money. 

Estate tax, tax planning from the smallest to largest estates

Whether you need an appraisal on a home owned by a parent or loved one or you require valuations as a component to a comprehensive estate plan, we can help.  Partial Interest valuations, Trusts, QPRT (Qualified Personal Residence Trust), Limited or General Partnership interests, LLC's. Whether your need are for a present day valuation or a retrospective valuation, we can provide values for starting points going back 20 years or more.  We are partial interest valuation experts, with the knowledge and experience of all discounting methods associated with such interests.

REO, Pre-foreclusure, Foreclosure assett evaluation.

Are you looking for a knowledgeable REO appraiser? Are you involved in a foreclosure? Get the facts. Atlantic Appraisal associates is leading provider of pre-foreclosure, foreclosure and REO appraisals on Martha's Vineyard, for homeowners, lenders, brokers and asset management companies.

Work with the best

Edward L. Miano, SRA established his firm over twenty years ago and, as its founder and President, has contributed to its success through his broad experience in residential, commercial,  land and business valuations and analysis.  Mr. Miano welcomes your calls or e-mails to discuss your Martha's Vineyard valuation needs or questions.

Learn why Mr. Miano is sought out as a preferred source for complex assignments; residential properties of distinction; estates, waterfront properties, unique homes, partial interests, sensitive situations or special circumstances.