Marshall & Swift
The Gold Standard of Building Cost Data
The Value of the Cost Approach
Beyond its use as an independent method to determine property value, the cost approach presents a highly effective way to verify market and income-based valuations, project construction costs and adjust estimates to account for unique physical property features. The cost approach can be used for the extraction method to determine land values in highly populated areas, when comparable open land isn't available.
With more than 80 years of experience, Marshall & Swift building cost incorporates three cost methodologies ensuring users have the tools for a complete and defendable determination of value.
- Square Foot Methodology - The most commonly used calculator/ assumptive valuation method based on the gross square footage of structures by location.
- Segregated Methodology - Uses component-by-component costs of superstructures such as foundation, frame, plumbing, electrical, etc.
- Unit-In-Place Costs - Individual pricing of components such as windows, doors, roofs, subdivision cost and yard improvements, etc.
Every Commercial Cost Approach Solution You'll Ever Need
Marshall & Swift commercial cost approach solutions have all the cost approach data and insight you need to properly appraise nearly any type of commercial building within your portfolio. We have a wide variety of commercial valuation solutions from cost manuals to software so you can rest assured that your appraisal needs will be met.
Commercial Valuation Solutions
Marshall & Swift Valuation Service
Learn MoreA complete and authoritative appraisal guide for developing replacement costs and depreciated values of commercial structures and an industry standard throughout the United States, U.S. territories, and most major cities in Canada.
Commercial Estimator™
Learn MoreThis easy-to-use desktop application allows access to accurate costs on more than 280 building occupancies and provides unlimited and accurate cost approach reports in a fraction of the time as hand-writing reports.
Agricultural Estimator
Learn MoreThe fastest way to access quality, dependable, defendable and consistent costs for all agricultural structures and appraisal needs.
SwiftEstimator®
Learn MoreA powerful on-line suite of property appraisal applications that delivers real-time cost data on residential, commercial, industrial, retail, institutional and agricultural building types in an easily accessible format.
Marshall & Swift Valuation Platform Online
Learn MoreThe most comprehensive cost approach SaaS web service for mass appraisals is now online. Providing the same algorithms and methodologies in the flagship Marshall & Swift Valuation Service and Residential Cost Handbook manuals, MSVPO seamlessly integrates with CAMA systems via SaaS web services hosted by CoreLogic.
Every Residential Cost Approach Solution You'll Ever Need
Marshall & Swift residential cost approach solutions has all the cost approach data and insight you need to properly appraise nearly any type of residential building within your portfolio. We have a wide variety of residential valuation solutions from cost manuals to software so you can rest assured that your appraisal needs will be met.
Residential Valuation Solutions
Residential Cost Handbook
Learn MoreWith six classifications for building quality and corresponding descriptions and photographs of a wide variety of construction styles and qualities throughout North America, this cost manual helps eliminate the guesswork of construction quality and valuation.
Residential Estimator™
Learn MoreWith six classifications for building quality and corresponding descriptions and photographs of a wide variety of construction styles and qualities throughout North America, this cost manual helps eliminate the guesswork of construction quality and valuation.
Residential Express™
Learn MoreAn alternative to Residential Estimator that includes all features of Residential Estimator, except costs for manufactured homes, cement fiber siding, and individual yard improvements.
SwiftEstimator®
Learn MoreA powerful on-line suite of property appraisal applications that delivers real-time cost data on residential, commercial, industrial, retail, institutional and agricultural building types in an easily accessible format.
Marshall & Swift Valuation Platform Online
Learn MoreThe most comprehensive cost approach SaaS web service for mass appraisals is now online. Providing the same algorithms and methodologies in the flagship Marshall & Swift Valuation Service and Residential Cost Handbook manuals, MSVPO seamlessly integrates with CAMA systems via SaaS web services hosted by CoreLogic.
Understand Construction Costs as Well as We Do
Marshall & Swift is the longest-standing gold standard for construction cost data - based on 100,000 individual construction-related data points collected from over 3,000 locations across the U.S. and Canada. Now you can show your customers that you understand construction costs as well as we do through courses offered straight from the source. You'll have the information you need to make informed decisions by using industry-leading costs data.
