Adnan Salam, SRA
CEO, Boston Appraisal Services
Certified General Appraiser | SRA, Appraisal Institute | FHA-approved
Appraisals that lenders, attorneys, and investors rely on across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Maine.
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- Certified General AppraiserMassachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Maine
- SRA DesignationAppraisal Institute
- MAI DesignationIn progress, Appraisal Institute
- FHA-Approved Appraiser
- B.S. Electrical EngineeringUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst, 2007
Accurate value when it matters most
Adnan Salam founded Boston Appraisal Services in 2011 to deliver appraisals that lenders, attorneys, and investors rely on when a transaction or legal matter depends on an accurate value. As CEO and a Certified General Appraiser, he leads a team serving clients across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Maine while continuing to handle complex residential and commercial assignments himself.
Much of his work involves significant financial and legal stakes, from valuations that must clear lender underwriting to reports that support attorneys in estate, divorce, and tax abatement matters. Investors also rely on his analysis to understand the value of complex properties before they commit capital.
Began as an appraisal trainee
Joined Millennium Appraisal Service in Boston while completing his engineering degree. Over nearly six years he scheduled inspections, researched markets in accordance with USPAP, inspected properties, and wrote appraisal reports.
Founded Boston Appraisal Services
Earned his Certified Residential credential and launched BAS that May, focusing first on residential valuation and advanced Appraisal Institute coursework.
Expanded into commercial valuation
Completed the Appraisal Institute's General Appraiser course series and obtained his Certified General license.
Leading a four-state firm
Holds Certified General licenses in all four states BAS serves, is working toward his MAI designation, and leads a growing roster of certified residential and general appraisers.
Complex valuations, clearly supported
Detailed research, careful support, and clear explanation on every assignment.
Commercial
- Multifamily and apartment buildings
- Office buildings
- Mixed-use and retail properties
- Real estate developments and subdivisions
- Warehouses, industrial buildings, and flex space
Residential
- Complex and high-value residential properties
- Single Family
- Residential Multi-Family (2-4 Units)
- Condominium Units
- Residential Land Appraisal
Markets Served
- Financing and lending
- Estate valuation and probate
- Divorce
- Portfolio management
- Development and acquisitions
- Easements and conservation
Detail, data, and plain-English explanation
Adnan brings close attention to technical detail to every assignment. He conducts market analyses to evaluate current values, market conditions, and any adverse factors affecting the subject property, and he uses regression and statistical analysis to identify valuation trends and derive capitalization and yield rates.
When clients and stakeholders need to understand complex valuation concepts, he explains his conclusions through descriptive statistics and narrative commentary.
Who relies on BAS
- Local banks and lenders
- National banks and mortgage companies
- Private and hard money lenders
- Law firms
- Accounting firms and CPAs
- Appraisal management companies
- Real estate investors and development firms
- Municipal authorities
- Government and conservation organizations
Firsthand understanding of every side of a deal
Adnan is also an active real estate investor and developer. His experience on the investment side gives him firsthand understanding of what lenders, borrowers, and investors face at each stage of a transaction, and he applies that practical knowledge to his appraisal work while maintaining the independence USPAP requires.
Continuing commitment to the craft
Commercial and general valuation
- General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use, Appraisal Institute (May 2019)
- General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies, Appraisal Institute (May 2019)
- General Appraiser Income Approach, Parts 1 and 2, Appraisal Institute (February and March 2018)
- General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach, Appraisal Institute (October 2017)
- General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach, Appraisal Institute (September 2017)
- Appraisal of Industrial and Flex Buildings, McKissock (November 2021)
- Income Approach Case Studies for Commercial Appraisal, McKissock (November 2021)
Federal and specialty valuation
- Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions: Practical Applications (Yellow Book) (November 2023)
Residential valuation
- Challenging Assignments for Residential Appraisers, JMB Real Estate Academy (May 2015)
- Methodology and Applications of Sales Comparison, JMB Real Estate Academy (May 2015)
- Real Estate Finance, Statistics, and Valuation Modeling, Appraisal Institute (November 2010)
- Residential Report Writing and Case Studies, Appraisal Institute (October 2010)
- Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies, Parts I and II, Appraisal Institute (September 2010)
Professional standards
- Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Update, Appraisal Institute (February 2023)
In their words
Adnan and his team are thorough and understand the distinct nuances of market price variations across sub-neighborhoods in the Boston market.
Zack HarwoodGoogle review
Adnan and his team were very professional and informative.
Felix G.US Commercial Capital, Google review
Doesn't rush the process and makes sure to get it right.
Dmitriy KhesinGoogle review
Work with Adnan
To discuss a residential or commercial appraisal assignment, call Boston Appraisal Services at (617) 440-7700, email orders@bostonappraisal.com, or request a quote online.
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