Our mission is to deliver trusted valuation services, innovative technology, and expert consulting that empower municipalities, commercial clients, and assessment professionals to make confident, data-driven decisions. Through collaboration, integrity, and a commitment to excellence, we provide practical solutions that improve accuracy, enhance transparency, and create lasting value for every client.
For more than 65 years, GAR Associates has been performing real estate appraisals and consulting services to professionals who value quality.
Founded in Buffalo by Larry Grant in 1961 as Western New York Appraisal Company, the company name was soon changed to Grant Appraisal & Research with the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency and the New York State Department of Transportation among the firm’s initial clients.
During the ‘70s and ‘80s, the company grew through myriad clients, including banks, attorneys, developers, municipalities, and accounting firms, enhancing its reputation for high quality appraisal services. Major municipal projects included revaluation for the Town of Amherst which led to the formation of KVS, which was later sold-off. Through Erie County Savings Bank’s internal innovations and efficient residential appraisals, GAR successfully captured nearly 100 percent of their residential work.
During the 1980s, the company became known as GAR Associates, Inc. (short for Grant Appraisal and Research Corp). The Commercial Department, as it is known today, began to take shape in the 1990s when several new commercial appraisers joined GAR, including four who remain on staff today.Â
In 2023, GAR Associates LLCÂ switches direction to focus on Municipal and Government Appraisals.Â
Building on more than six decades of valuation leadership, GAR Associates evolves into three integrated business divisions: Government Services, Commercial Valuation, and Software Solutions. By combining industry-leading appraisal expertise with innovative PROS software, GAR delivers comprehensive solutions that help municipalities, commercial clients, and assessment professionals work more efficiently, make informed decisions, and confidently navigate today's evolving real estate landscape.
