10 — October 2026 — Appraisal — Financial — M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal
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A ppraisal Partners Rohm & Wewer redefine valuation through advisory, technology and talent development Beyond the Appraisal: How CCAG is building a modern valuation and advisory firm
ince its founding in 2020, Commonwealth Com- mercial Appraisal Group (CCAG) has grown into a re- gional commercial real estate valuation and advisory firm serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Mary- land. Led by partners Michael Rohm and Brendan Wewer, the firm has expanded its geo - graphic reach, assembled a highly credentialed team, and developed a practice extend- ing well beyond traditional appraisal assignments. At a time when the ap- praisal profession has seen S
among small and midsized practices, CCAG is taking a different approach. Rather than building a practice around individual produc- tion, the partners are de- veloping a platform where talented professionals can build meaningful careers, pursue specialized exper- tise, and contribute to a growing business. CCAG’s team includes profes- sionals holding MAI, CCIM, R/W-AC, and ASA-GC designa- tions, bringing expertise across commercial investment analysis, right-of-way matters, special-use
properties, and going-concern valuation. The firm’s assign- ments range from conventional financing and tax appeals to litigation, eminent domain, fea- sibility studies, and complex real estate transactions. But credentials and techni- cal proficiency are only part of the equation. A good appraisal tells a cli- ent what a property is worth. A great appraiser helps the client understand what that value means. For CCAG, valuation should address the larg- er questions behind an
assignment. Whether a business is evaluating an expansion, an investor is considering an acquisition, or an attorney is navigat- ing litigation, the appraisal is often one component of a much larger decision. Understanding that con- text, and answering the inevitable “so what,” is where experienced valua- tion professionals provide their greatest value. That philosophy also guides CCAG’s expansion into broad- er advisory services, helping businesses and investors bet- ter understand their real es- tate holdings, evaluate alter- natives, and make informed portfolio decisions. Professional development remains central to the firm’s culture. Wewer serves on the board of the Philadelphia Met- ro Chapter of the Appraisal Institute, while Rohm is a former president of its Key- stone Chapter. Both encourage advanced designations, but emphasize that credentials are the foundation, not the finish line. Curiosity, sound judgment, and a willingness to keep learning distinguish exceptional appraisers. The partners also recog- nize the importance of devel- oping the profession itself. Wewer regularly organizes industry networking events and speaks with university students about career op- portunities in commercial real estate. Encouraging younger professionals and supporting new business formation are important to an industry that needs its next generation of leaders. CCAG is also investing in artificial intelligence and in - ternal technology to improve efficiency, consistency, and quality control. The objec- tive is to give appraisers more time for complex analy- sis, client relationships, and problem-solving rather than routine report production. For Rohm and Wewer, the long-term goal is to build a firm defined by its people, technical capabilities, and adaptability. As the industry evolves, CCAG intends to demonstrate that commercial real estate valuation is about more than reporting a num- ber. It is about understanding the real estate, the business decisions behind it, and what comes next. MAREJ
Shown from left: CCAG partners Michael Rohm & Brendan Wewer are building a regional valuation and advisory firm focused on tech - nical expertise, professional devel- opment and client decision-making. relatively limited new firm formation, particularly
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