About

Mr. Comstock transitioned into Cushman & Wakefield’s Valuation & Advisory Business Technology group in April 2025, following a distinguished 30-year career producing commercial real estate valuations and providing quality control review services. With a unique blend of appraisal expertise and technical acumen, he serves as a vital liaison between appraisers and the firm’s technology platforms. 

In his current role, Mr. Comstock remains deeply engaged in the valuation process, with a focus on driving operational efficiencies and enhancing the delivery of client service. His vision is to streamline appraisal workflows while connecting clients to the extensive capabilities and specialized expertise within Cushman & Wakefield’s Valuation & Advisory network. 

Mr. Comstock began his appraisal career in the commercial valuation department of Coast Federal Bank. He joined Cushman & Wakefield in November 2016 and has since appraised a broad spectrum of property types across all major asset classes, including retail, industrial, office, mixed-use, and multifamily properties. He has qualified as an expert witness in both Los Angeles Superior Court and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, and his clientele has included REITs, attorneys, CPAs, financial institutions and international investors. 

Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield, Mr. Comstock was affiliated with Appraisal Pacific, Inc. and the Auto Dealership Appraisal Group. There, he served over 70 financial institutions – including major national banks, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and Certified Development Companies (CDCs) – in addition to REITS, accounting and legal firms, national auto groups, and private ownership entities on a nationwide basis.

Affiliations

• Designated Member, Appraisal Institute, as of the current date, Michael Comstock, MAI has completed the requirements of the continuing education program of the Appraisal Institute
• Regional Representative (2025/2026) – Southern California Chapter Appraisal Institute
• Long Beach Commercial Real Estate Council – Member
• Estate Planning & Trust Council of Long Beach – Member 
• Certified General Real Estate Appraiser

Education

Pepperdine University, Bachelor of Science in Business Management