BRAVE Guides

Everything about the BRAVE standard — by bank, property type, software, and data fields.

Software

BRAVE CSV Format Guide

Technical guide to the BRAVE CSV file format for appraisal data. Covers column structure, data types, encoding rules, and common formatting errors.

BRAVE Excel Template Download

Download and use the BRAVE Excel template for appraisal data submission. Covers field layout, data entry tips, and export to XLSX or CSV format.

Export BRAVE from ARGUS

How to export BRAVE-format appraisal data from ARGUS Enterprise and ARGUS DCF. Covers export setup, field mapping, and validation steps.

Export BRAVE from Valcre

Step-by-step guide to exporting BRAVE-format appraisal data from Valcre. Covers settings, field mapping, validation, and troubleshooting.

Data Fields

BRAVE Cap Rate Fields Explained

Deep dive into BRAVE capitalization rate fields. Covers overall cap rate, terminal cap rate, discount rate, and derivation method documentation.

BRAVE Income & NOI Fields

Complete guide to BRAVE income approach fields. Covers PGI, vacancy, EGI, operating expenses, NOI, and line-item expense categories for CRE appraisals.

BRAVE Valuation Fields Guide

Guide to BRAVE valuation conclusion fields. Covers as-is, as-stabilized, as-complete values, valuation approach reconciliation, and exposure time.

Compliance

BRAVE Compliance Checklist

Pre-submission compliance checklist for BRAVE appraisal data files. Covers required fields, validation steps, and common issues to review before delivery.

BRAVE vs Manual Data Entry

Compare BRAVE automated appraisal data delivery against manual data entry. Covers error rates, processing time, cost, and compliance benefits.

Common BRAVE Validation Errors

The most common BRAVE appraisal data validation errors and how to fix them. Covers math errors, formatting issues, missing fields, and range violations.

Property Types

BRAVE Fields for Hospitality

Guide to BRAVE appraisal fields for hotels and hospitality properties. Covers RevPAR, ADR, occupancy, departmental income, and FF&E reserves.

BRAVE Fields for Industrial

Guide to BRAVE appraisal fields for industrial properties. Covers warehouse, flex, and manufacturing data fields, clear heights, and dock counts.

BRAVE Fields for Multifamily

Complete guide to BRAVE appraisal fields for multifamily properties. Covers unit mix, rental income, NOI, and valuation fields for apartments.

BRAVE Fields for Office Properties

Guide to BRAVE appraisal fields for office buildings. Covers lease data, tenant rollover, operating expenses, and valuation fields for office CRE.

BRAVE Fields for Retail Properties

Guide to BRAVE appraisal fields for retail properties. Covers percentage rent, tenant sales, CAM charges, and retail-specific valuation data.