Sharon Locatell

Sharon Locatell has extensive experience in real estate valuation and consulting with a diversified background in terms of property type and services offered. She is actively involved in market value appraisals, consulting assignments, arbitration proceedings, purchase price allocation studies, estate work, litigation support and expert witness testimony, and investment advisory consultation. She advises both public entities (city, state, and federal) and private entities with experience meeting all applicable city, state, and federal valuation guidelines.

Sharon has acted as a real estate appraiser and/or consultant to many institutions, corporations, law firms, and individuals. She has experience in both consultation and valuation of all types of properties, including commercial, residential, retail, industrial, vacant land, as well as lease analysis, highest and best use studies, and feasibility studies. 

Sharon has testified as an expert witness in Federal District Court on numerous occasions and in various local and state courts. She is also active as an arbitrator both in private arbitrations and as a panel member of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).

Prior to joining Stout, Sharon was President of Appraisers and Planners, Inc. She is also the former Executive Director of Brown Harris Stevens Appraisal & Consulting, LLC, where she headed the division for 18 years.