Haddow & Company

What Haddow & Company does

Haddow & Company is a privately held, Atlanta-based real estate consulting firm founded in 1989 by David F. Haddow. The firm provides strategic advisory services centered on highest-and-best-use analysis, market and feasibility studies, downtown revitalization, investment strategy, disposition and acquisition counseling, portfolio strategy, and REO/workout services, with secondary revenue from a quarterly newsletter ("Haddow's Real News") and subscription market reports. Its methodology emphasizes primary data collection — including consumer research, personal interviews with market operators, and field investigation — rather than secondary-source desk work, and engagements are typically structured in two phases: an initial property-and-market analysis leading to strategy formulation, followed by implementation support such as disposition, lease negotiation, or joint venture structuring.

The firm's client base is unusually broad for a boutique practice of 1–10 employees, spanning nine named verticals: colleges and universities, developers, corporations, municipalities and governmental entities, non-profits, investors, families/trusts/estates, law firms, and religious institutions. Named engagements include Piedmont University, Auburn University, Highwoods Properties, Post Properties/MAA, Fenner Dunlop, Tektronix, MARTA, and the Cities of Sandy Springs and Fayetteville. The managing partners — Chris D. Hall and Ladson H. Haddow — are members of the Counselors of Real Estate (CRE), an international body limited to approximately 1,000 professionals worldwide. The firm works primarily in the Southeast U.S. and has completed assignments across the country.

The business model is professional-services engagement-based, with pricing structured around project scope and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct: client acquisition flows through principal-led relationships, the CRE network, and the firm's content (newsletter, case studies, subscription reports). The firm has no external funding, no parent company, and no disclosed subsidiaries, operating as an independent consultancy anchored by a small principal group.

Name

Haddow & Company

Legal name

Haddow & Company

Website

https://haddowandcompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Haddow & Company is an Atlanta-based, privately held real estate consulting firm founded in 1989 that provides strategic advisory — highest-and-best-use analysis, feasibility studies, downtown revitalization, and disposition/acquisition counseling — to higher-education institutions, municipalities, developers, corporations, investors, and non-profits, primarily in the Southeast U.S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAJANAF

Real Estate M&A / Joint Venture Advisory (Platform Deals, Partnerships)

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Real Estate Advisory & Consulting (Investment, Strategy)

SECONDARYFSAEAJAJ

Real Estate Transaction Advisory & Due Diligence

Financial & Insurance/Financial Advisory, Brokerage & Intermediation/Real Estate Advisory & Brokerage

SECONDARYBPAJAAAI

Foreclosure/REO & Distressed Property Brokerage

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Residential Real Estate Brokerage

SECONDARYFSAEAGAB

Buy-Side M&A Advisory

Financial & Insurance/Financial Advisory, Brokerage & Intermediation/M&A Advisory & Corporate Finance

SECONDARYFSAEAGAA

Sell-Side M&A Advisory

Financial & Insurance/Financial Advisory, Brokerage & Intermediation/M&A Advisory & Corporate Finance

SECONDARYBPAHAOAG

Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs)

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/M&A, Transaction & Restructuring Advisory

Keywords

• Real estate consulting
• Market feasibility studies
• Highest best use analysis
• Investment strategy advisory
• Portfolio strategy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: The firm provides real estate consulting services including highest and best use studies, market and feasibility analyses, investment strategy, disposition counseling, acquisition counseling, portfolio strategy, downtown revitalization, and REO/workout services. Engagements are typically structured in phases, with the first phase involving property and market analysis to formulate strategy, and the second phase focusing on implementation which may include property disposition, lease negotiation, or joint venture structuring.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Haddow & Company is a boutique Atlanta-based real estate consulting firm providing strategic advisory services including highest and best use analyses, market and feasibility studies, investment and disposition strategy, downtown revitalization, portfolio strategy, and REO/workout counseling for colleges, municipalities, families, investors, developers, corporations, non-profits, and law firms. The firm complements project work with subscription-style market publications such as Haddow's Real News quarterly newsletter.

Product overview

Haddow & Company is a real estate consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of advisory services centered on strategic advice and in-depth market analysis. The firm operates as a service-based consultancy rather than a software product company. Its core offerings include Highest & Best Use Analysis, Market & Feasibility Studies, Downtown Revitalization, Investment Strategy, Disposition Counseling, Acquisition Counseling, Portfolio Strategy, and REO/Workout Services. Supporting these are Market Data and Subscription Reports, along with the quarterly newsletter 'Haddow's Real News'. The firm primarily serves the Southeast U.S. market with a diverse client base including colleges and universities, municipalities, corporations, investors, families, law firms, and non-profit organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Highest and Best Use Studies Independent analysis identifying the highest and best use of a specific parcel or portfolio of real estate, informing acquisition, disposition, and development decisions for owners, investors, and public entities.
• Market and Feasibility Analyses Detailed market and feasibility studies using primary data collection and field investigation to evaluate demand, supply, positioning, and financial viability for proposed real estate projects.
• Investment Strategy Advisory Strategic investment advisory helping clients evaluate real estate investment opportunities, portfolio positioning, and long-term real estate strategy.
• Disposition Counseling Advisory services to owners seeking to dispose of real estate assets, including valuation perspective, positioning, and disposition strategy.
• Acquisition Counseling Advisory services supporting buyers through acquisition diligence, valuation independent perspective, and strategic acquisition decisions.
• Portfolio Strategy Strategic portfolio review and optimization advisory for owners of multiple real estate assets, supporting rebalancing, disposition, and repositioning decisions.
• Downtown Revitalization Strategic advisory for cities and redevelopment authorities focused on downtown and central business district revitalization, including market analysis and redevelopment strategy.
• REO / Workout Services Advisory services for distressed or REO real estate assets, including disposition strategy, valuation, and workout scenarios for lenders, special servicers, and corporate owners.
• Haddow's Real News (Quarterly Newsletter) Subscription-based quarterly newsletter delivering Haddow & Company's market commentary and real estate intelligence to subscribers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Piedmont University sold satellite campus and reinvested capital into better learning environment; property sold to Clarke County School District
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• TSWsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture and planning firm that collaborated with Haddow & Company on the City of Fayetteville downtown revitalization project. TSW formulated a realistic master plan responding to market conditions as part of the engagement.
• ASD|SKYsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm that worked in concert with Haddow & Company on the Piedmont University satellite campus disposition project. The collaboration concluded the University had three times more space than needed.
• Foresite Group, Inc.supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLand planning firm engaged with Haddow & Company to evaluate Auburn University's surplus property holdings. Phase I identified properties with revenue-generating potential; Phase II included in-depth analysis and action plan formulation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Cushman & Wakefield: Major global real estate services firm with valuation, advisory, and consulting capabilities. Comparable to Haddow's portfolio strategy, disposition, and feasibility offerings, particularly for large institutional clients.
• Colliers International: Global commercial real estate services firm with project advisory, valuation, and consulting. Competes with Haddow in investment-strategy and highest-and-best-use engagements for corporate and institutional clients.
• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle): Global real estate services and investment management firm offering consulting, valuation, and advisory services. Directly competes with Haddow for institutional and corporate real estate advisory mandates, especially among larger enterprises.
• Newmark Group: Commercial real estate advisory and services firm with consulting and valuation practices. Comparable to Haddow's transaction-advisory and disposition-counseling work, particularly in capital markets contexts.
• CBRE Advisory & Consulting: Global commercial real estate services firm with a large advisory practice covering highest-and-best-use, market analysis, and investment strategy. Overlaps significantly with Haddow's offerings but at far greater scale and with bundled service lines.

Direct peers

• HR&A Advisors: Real estate and economic development advisory firm with a strong downtown revitalization and public-sector practice. Directly comparable to Haddow's municipality and higher-education engagements (e.g., City Springs, Fayetteville).
• Greenfield Advisors: Boutique real estate consulting firm providing highest-and-best-use, feasibility, and litigation-support services. Closely comparable in service scope and boutique positioning to Haddow & Company.
• RCLCO (Robert Charles Lesser & Co.): Real estate advisory firm offering highest-and-best-use, market and feasibility, and investment-strategy services to similar institutional and investor clients. Highly comparable in service mix and client type to Haddow & Company, though larger and more nationally oriented.
• Capright: Independent real estate advisory and valuation firm serving institutional clients with consulting and analytics. Comparable to Haddow's highest-and-best-use, portfolio strategy, and REO/workout offerings.

Emerging players

• Eastdil Secured: Specialized real estate investment banking and advisory firm focused on large commercial real estate capital markets transactions. Comparable to Haddow's higher-end investment strategy and disposition counseling for institutional clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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