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Elliott Davis works with real estate owners, operators, developers, and investors to help raise capital, strengthen operations, and create lasting enterprise value.

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A trusted advisor across the real estate lifecycle.

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As the real estate market ebbs and flows, success depends on disciplined execution and informed decision-making. Elliott Davis draws on practical real estate experience across consulting, tax, and assurance to help firms respond to change and plan with intention. From capital raising and diligence to transformation and succession planning, we tailor our approach to each firm’s priorities, stage of growth, and long-term objectives.

our customers

Entrepreneurial Real Estate Growth Firms
Middle-Market Real Estate Firms
Regional Market Leaders
National Market Leaders

Entrepreneurial Real Estate Growth Firms

Elliott Davis works with entrepreneurial real estate firms rooted in a specific city or submarket, focused on a limited set of asset classes, and backed primarily by high-net-worth investors as they grow toward more institutional structures. With lean internal teams and experienced partners at the helm, these firms rely on Elliott Davis for practical, real-estate-specific guidance across growth strategy, acquisitions, financial reporting, compliance, operations, and talent.

Middle-Market Real Estate Firms

Elliott Davis works with regionally focused real estate firms that lead in specific asset classes or operate a small number of sector-focused divisions, supported by high-net-worth or middle-market institutional capital and guided by principals who rely heavily on their CFOs for insight. As these firms pursue more complex projects and transactions, Elliott Davis provides the real estate, financial, and transactional depth they need to scale confidently without compromising established operating models.

Regional Market Leaders

Elliott Davis works with leading national investment and development firms that operate as regional market leaders, manage multiple divisions, and access capital from ultra-high-net-worth and institutional investors through deal-by-deal or sophisticated alternative investment structures. These firms rely on Elliott Davis for timely communication, rigorous reporting, and forward-thinking, data-driven solutions that support complex transactions and long-term financial objectives at scale.

National Market Leaders

Elliott Davis serves well-established national real estate organizations with broad footprints, multiple divisions, and extensive stakeholder, regulatory, and oversight requirements driven by experienced C-suites and active boards. These firms rely on Elliott Davis for deep regulatory expertise, disciplined risk management, and scalable solutions that support high transaction volume, complex structures, and informed decision-making at the national level.

industry involvement

Elliott Davis maintains a strong presence within the real estate community through active leadership and ongoing involvement in industry organizations.

Commercial Real Estate Development Association Charlotte‍

Bobbi Jo Lazarus, President

Urban Land Institute Charlotte

Thomas Barker, Treasurer

Urban Land Institute Midlands

Nick Annan, Executive Committee Member

Women’s Affordable Housing Network Atlanta

Ashley McKenna, Board Member

CREW Network

Myranda Sieverding, Multifamily Council Member

Entryway NC

Myranda Sieverding, Board Member

industry wins

Solving sales tax complexities for a growing real estate company

Improved compliance across all revenue streams

Real estate companies are particularly exposed to financial fraud due to their complex financial structures and decentralized banking operations. Implementing a financial automation platform to automate your accounts payable process helps safeguard financial transactions.

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opportunities to serve you

Technology

We help real estate firms modernize systems through evaluation, selection, and implementation while strengthening cybersecurity, enhancing data capabilities, and addressing privacy concerns.

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Technology

Human Capital

We support talent acquisition and retention, leadership development, team upskilling, offshoring, and organizational change efforts that build resilient, high-performing teams.

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Human Capital

Operations

We help firms streamline operations by reducing costs, improving processes, optimizing workforce models, strengthening financial management through effective budgeting, forecasting, and reporting—including support for integrations, acquisitions, divestitures, and decisions around outsourcing and insourcing.

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Operations

Resilience

We enhance organizational resilience through disaster recovery planning, supply chain reliability, vendor evaluation, and crisis response supported by predictive modeling and scenario analysis.

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Resilience

Innovation

We help firms innovate by elevating the customer experience, advancing product development, supporting mass customization, improving forecasting and project execution, and enabling modern pricing and delivery models.

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Innovation

Capital

We guide firms in securing and structuring capital, evaluating transactions, planning M&A decisions—including advisory and brokerage support—while helping leaders assess capital allocation ROI, manage treasury and investment strategies, and strengthen relationships with investors and financial partners.

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Capital

Tax & Regulatory

We help organizations meet regulatory requirements, including HIPAA, OSHA, DOL, ERISA, IRS, and FDIC, through integrated tax planning, succession and entity structuring, estate and trust planning, tax credits and incentives, cost segregation, and tax diligence. Our team also strengthens compliance frameworks, improves reporting practices, and supports effective regulatory oversight.

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Tax & Regulatory

how we can help

We work closely with you to understand your goals, design tailored strategies, and deliver measurable results across audit, tax, and advisory services.

STEP 1

Connect

We engage directly with your team through active listening, regular touchpoints, and deep business insight to align on priorities and long‑term goals.

STEP 2

Strategize

We analyze insights, challenge assumptions, and bring together cross-functional expertise to develop practical, customized strategies grounded in your business realities.

STEP 3

Transform

We execute with discipline, implement solutions, and continuously refine performance to drive meaningful change and deliver measurable, sustained results.

Real Estateinsights

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Are you using the right investment strategy?

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Succession planning – Tax implications of buying or selling in a partnership

Understand the tax implications of buying or selling a partnership or LLC. Learn how ownership unit sales, asset transactions, and purchase price allocations impact taxes for both buyers and sellers. Explore key planning considerations to optimize tax outcomes.

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Are your people and controls ready?

Raising capital is only the first step. Learn what it takes for real estate firms to be truly capital-ready, from controls and reporting to operational structure.

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June 11, 2025
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Debunking fractional accounting myths

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ESG compliance guide for U.S. states in 2025

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Consequences of missing TINs on Form 1099-MISC

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frequently asked questions

What are the biggest challenges real estate companies face today?

Real estate companies are navigating rising capital costs, economic uncertainty, workforce shortages, increasing reporting requirements, technology modernization, cybersecurity risks, and evolving tax and regulatory obligations. As portfolios grow and transactions become more complex, firms need stronger financial, operational, and compliance strategies to support growth.

How can real estate firms improve access to capital?

Improving access to capital often requires stronger financial reporting, investor communications, forecasting, and transaction readiness. Investors and lenders increasingly expect timely, transparent information that supports underwriting, portfolio performance, and long-term growth plans.

When should a real estate company consider cost segregation?

Cost segregation may be beneficial when acquiring, constructing, renovating, or repositioning real estate assets. By identifying qualifying property components, owners may accelerate depreciation deductions and improve cash flow.

What tax considerations should real estate companies evaluate when expanding into new states?

Expansion can create state and local tax (SALT) obligations related to income tax, sales and use tax, payroll, and apportionment. Evaluating potential exposures before entering a new market helps reduce compliance risk and avoid unexpected liabilities.

How can technology improve real estate operations?

Modern technology platforms can streamline financial reporting, automate workflows, improve investor communications, strengthen internal controls, and support data-driven decision-making. System evaluation, implementation, and optimization can help firms scale more efficiently as they grow.

Why is cybersecurity important for real estate companies?

Real estate firms routinely manage sensitive investor, financial, and transaction data and often process significant wire transfers. Effective cybersecurity and data privacy controls help protect valuable information, reduce operational risk, and maintain stakeholder confidence.

What should real estate firms consider before a property acquisition or sale?

Buyers and sellers should evaluate financial performance, tax implications, deal structures, purchase price allocations, cash flow assumptions, and investor impacts. Comprehensive due diligence can help uncover risks, support valuation, and inform strategic decisions.

How can real estate companies prepare for institutional investors?

As firms attract larger investors, they often face increased expectations around U.S. GAAP financial reporting, audits, internal controls, forecasts, and governance. Preparing these capabilities in advance can help support fundraising efforts and future growth.

How can real estate companies improve financial and operational efficiency?

Many firms focus on process automation, workforce optimization, cost reduction, cash flow forecasting, and technology improvements to strengthen operations. A proactive approach can help improve reporting, increase visibility, and support more informed business decisions.

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