HORAN & COMPANY, LLC

HORAN & COMPANY, LLC specializes in real estate appraisal services for federal land management agencies, with a demonstrated focus on appraising complex, remote, and ecologically sensitive parcels within the Tongass National Forest. Their core capabilities center on conducting independent, defensible appraisals of real property interests, including easements, leases, and fee simple acquisitions, in accordance with USPAP standards and federal real property guidelines. The firm brings technical expertise in valuation methodologies for conservation lands, timber rights, and subsurface interests, with particular proficiency in assessing properties subject to environmental restrictions and indigenous land use considerations. Their differentiation lies in localized, on-the-ground knowledge of Southeast Alaska’s unique land tenure systems and natural resource constraints, enabling precise, context-aware appraisals that meet rigorous federal audit and litigation standards. The contractor has delivered appraisal services exclusively to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically supporting the Forest Service’s land acquisition and conservation initiatives within the Tongass National Forest. Their engagement reflects a specialized, mission-aligned relationship focused on acquiring land for wildlife habitat protection, public access, and cultural preservation, with work directly supporting the agency’s stewardship obligations under the National Forest Management Act. HORAN & COMPANY operates within NAICS 531320, which defines the provision of real estate appraisal services for public and private clients. In practice, this translates to high-stakes, compliance-driven valuations for federal land transactions, particularly those involving protected or restricted-use properties. The firm’s market positioning is narrowly focused on federal land management appraisals in remote, ecologically significant regions, distinguishing them from generalist appraisal firms. As a small, locally based entity in Sitka, Alaska, HORAN & COMPANY, LLC operates as a two-person limited liability company with no federal certifications. Their geographic presence is tightly aligned with the needs of federal land agencies in Alaska, where deep regional expertise and field-based assessment capabilities are critical to successful contract execution.