Walker and Dunlop, Inc. and GeoPhy announced that their multifamily appraisal business, Apprise, has hired Senior Directors Bonnie Longo and Matt Heidt.

Based in Philadelphia, Pa., Longo brings over 22 years of commercial real estate valuation experience to Apprise and will be focused on multifamily assets of all types throughout the high-growth tri-state markets, the company said.

Heidt is based in Atlanta, Ga., and has almost 15 years of multifamily and affordable housing appraisal experience. He will be focused on multifamily valuations throughout the Southeast Region.

“Both Bonnie and Matt bring incredible valuation experience and local market expertise to the Apprise team,” Apprise Valuation Lead and Managing Director Meghan Czechowski said in a release. “Our platform’s unparalleled access to data and technology-enabled appraisal process allow us to better serve our clients’ valuation needs across the entire U.S. As respected multifamily appraisal specialists in Philadelphia and Atlanta, they will accelerate our growth throughout the eastern seaboard.

Prior to joining Apprise, Longo served as a valuation services director with Colliers International, while Heidt was formerly a senior appraiser with CBRE.

Apprise is a joint venture between Walker & Dunlop and GeoPhy delivering USPAP/FIRREA compliant multifamily appraisals with property and market-level insights.