Marshall & Swift acts as the eyes and ears of the real estate cost valuation industry. More than 75 years of market research, appraisal experience and cost trend analysis are at work in the company's acclaimed manuals, specialty publications and technological innovations.

The authority on the cost approach
Widely recognized as the authority on the cost approach, Marshall & Swift keeps the appraisal industry in check with the most current and qualified building cost data available. On a daily basis, an expert research team monitors the costs of labor and materials throughout the United States and Canada, keeping all published data consistent with the latest market trends and conditions.

Accurate building cost data is essential to producing reliable cost estimates. Local markets are never static and often fluctuate from month to month, presenting unique challenges to real estate valuation.

Serving a diverse range of real estate professionals
With a current subscription to one of Marshall & Swift's cost manuals or software solutions, real estate professionals, including appraisers, assessors, lenders and tax consultants, are well-equipped to value any property in any market with regularly updated cost information.