Patricia L. McGarr

MAI, CRE, FRICS, CRA, Director – CohnReznick Advisory LLC

Pat McGarr provides market value appraisals of varied property types for acquisition, condemnation, mortgage, estate, ad valorem tax, litigation, zoning, and other purposes.

Experience and credentials

Began involvement in the real estate business in 1980; from June 1980 to January 1984, Pat was involved with the sales and brokerage of residential and commercial properties. Her responsibilities during that time included the formation, management, and training of sales staff in addition to sales, marketing, and analytical functions. Of special note was her development of a commercial division for a major Chicago-area brokerage firm
Since January 1984, Pat has been exclusively involved in the valuation of real estate. Her experience includes the valuation of a wide variety of property types including residential, commercial, industrial, and special purpose properties including such diverse subjects as quarries, marinas, riverboat gaming sites, shopping centers, manufacturing plants, and office buildings
Experienced in the valuation of leasehold and leased fee interests
Performed appraisal assignments throughout Illinois and the Chicago Metropolitan area as well as Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, New York, New Jersey, California, Nevada, Florida, Utah, Texas, and Ohio
Substantial experience in the study and analysis of the establishment and expansion of sanitary landfills in various metropolitan areas including the preparation of real estate impact studies to address criteria required by Senate Bill 172
Developed an accepted format for allocating value of a landfill operation between real property, landfill improvements, and franchise (permits) value
Qualified as an expert valuation witness in numerous local, state, and federal courts
Appointed by Governor Pritzker to the State of Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation’s Real Estate Appraisal Board and currently serves as Chairman of the Board

Education

B.S., General Studies – North Park University

Professional affiliations

National Association of Realtors
Commercial Real Estate Executive Women (CREW)
International Right Of Way Association
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