CONTACT US
Home > Browse by topic > Residential

Residential Expert Witnesses

Residential construction disputes arise when homes, condominiums, and multifamily projects fail to meet design, code, schedule, or budget expectations. Developers, homebuilders, general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, suppliers, condominium associations, and their insurers litigate over construction defects, water intrusion, structural problems, delays, change orders, and payment. Insurance coverage and additional insured disputes frequently follow, as carriers contest whether damage arose from covered occurrences. The central issues are usually what caused the defects or delays and who was responsible for preventing them.

A residential construction expert helps attorneys evaluate building performance and project execution against plans, specifications, codes, and industry practice. The expert can inspect properties, review design documents, schedules, inspection records, and correspondence, and analyze building envelope, structural, mechanical, and finish systems for defects. Comparing those findings with the International Residential Code, manufacturer requirements, and accepted construction practice allows the expert to determine whether work was deficient and which trades were responsible. That analysis supports liability allocation and causation and provides the foundation for repair cost and delay damages.

Credible residential construction experts combine building science knowledge with practical experience delivering projects. Round Table Group can introduce builders, construction managers, architects, structural engineers, and building envelope specialists, including professionals with leadership roles at major homebuilders, involvement with the National Association of Home Builders, and experience with International Code Council standards. Their practical experience helps a fact-finder understand how residential projects are built and where they go wrong. With more than 75,000 expert searches completed for litigators, we can match the project type and building systems in your case with a qualified expert. Discuss your residential construction matter with us by calling us at (202) 908-4500.

Kinds of Cases We Work On

Round Table Group helps our clients find a wide variety of Residential expert witnesses for cases like:

01

Institutional Landlord Sues Property Manager Over Vacancies

An institutional owner of a single-family rental portfolio sued its third-party property management company, alleging chronic delays in turning over vacated homes caused occupancy rates across the portfolio to fall well below the management agreement's target. We identified experts with experience in single-family rental portfolio management standards, property turnover and leasing operations, and real estate portfolio performance analysis. The expert's turnover-time audit found average vacancy periods far exceeding benchmarks, supporting the owner's claim.
02

iBuyer Platform Sued Over Home Valuation Algorithm

An institutional home-flipping fund sued an instant-offer real estate platform after a bulk purchase of homes based on the platform's automated valuation model resulted in a portfolio significantly overvalued relative to actual resale prices. We identified experts with experience in automated valuation model methodology, residential real estate appraisal standards, and real estate portfolio investment analysis. The expert's model audit found the algorithm had underweighted a key local market softening trend, supporting the fund's claim.
03

Manufactured Housing Community Disputes Utility Billing Vendor

A manufactured housing community owner sued its submetered utility billing vendor, alleging systematic overbilling errors across the community's lot rental accounts violated the vendor's service agreement and state utility billing regulations. We identified experts with experience in submetered utility billing systems, manufactured housing community operations, and utility billing regulatory compliance. The expert's billing audit confirmed a calibration error affecting a substantial share of meters, supporting the owner's claim.
04

Proptech Vendor Sued Over Data Migration Failure

A residential property management company sued its property management software vendor after a botched platform migration corrupted lease and payment records across thousands of rental units, disrupting rent collection for months. We identified experts with experience in property management software systems, residential leasing data infrastructure, and software migration quality assurance. The expert traced the corruption to an untested database schema change, supporting the company's breach-of-contract claim.
05

Title Insurer Disputes Underwriting Standards in Claim

A residential title insurance underwriter sued an independent title agency, seeking indemnification after a coverage claim arose from a defect the agency's title search should have identified under the underwriter's published examination standards. We identified experts with experience in title examination and search standards, residential title insurance underwriting practices, and real estate records research methodology. The expert found the defect was discoverable through a standard title search, supporting the underwriter's indemnification claim.
06

HOA Management Firm Sued Over Reserve Mismanagement

A homeowners association board sued its management company, alleging years of inadequate reserve fund contribution recommendations left the association unable to fund a required roof replacement without a special assessment. We identified experts with experience in HOA reserve fund planning and management, community association financial administration, and residential capital project cost forecasting. The expert's reserve study review found outdated cost estimates had been used for years despite available updated data, supporting the association's claim.
07

AVM Vendor Disputes Lender's Underwriting Loss Claim

A residential mortgage lender sued its automated valuation model vendor after a batch of home equity loans underwritten using the vendor's valuations experienced unusually high loss severity, alleging systematic overvaluation in a specific regional market. We identified experts with experience in automated valuation model design and calibration, residential mortgage underwriting standards, and regional real estate market analysis. The expert's recalibration confirmed a regional overvaluation bias, supporting the lender's claim.
08

Servicer Sues Over Botched Mortgage Portfolio Transfer

A mortgage servicing company sued the prior servicer of an acquired residential loan portfolio, alleging incomplete and disorganized loan file transfers caused compliance failures and payment misapplications across thousands of transferred accounts. We identified experts with experience in mortgage servicing transfer standards, loan file data integrity, and servicing compliance and regulatory risk analysis. The expert's file-completeness audit found a significant share of files missing required documentation, supporting the new servicer's claim.
09

Home Builder Disputes Warranty Company Claims Denials

A residential home builder sued a third-party structural warranty provider after it systematically denied warranty claims across a large subdivision, alleging the denials misapplied the warranty's covered-defect criteria to structural settlement issues. We identified experts with experience in residential structural warranty standards, home construction defect assessment, and warranty claims administration practices. The expert's review found the settlement issues met the warranty's own covered-defect definition, supporting the builder's claim.
10

Smart Home Maker Sued Over Security Flaw

A residential security monitoring company sued a smart home device manufacturer after a firmware vulnerability in a widely deployed smart lock product allowed unauthorized remote access across a large share of its customer installations. We identified experts with experience in IoT device security architecture, smart home product firmware development, and residential security systems integration. The expert's code review identified a known but unpatched authentication bypass, supporting the monitoring company's claim.

Here are a few of our favorite Residential Expert Witnesses:

Texas Construction, Residential Expert #6591

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of architecture with specific knowledge in the areas of detailing, construction documents and property conditions. I have published on such topics as the advantages and disadvantages of leadership in energy and environmental design, healthcare environments and environmental Issues. I have been successful in building a solid team of architects and I am knowledgeable on a number of industry related topics.

 

Colorado Multi-Family, Residential Expert #9814

I have 22 years of experience, and specialize in the field of engineering design with specific knowledge in the areas of buildings and structures, engineering design and contracts. I have testified 18 times on topics such as condition assessment, masonry, building condition, net opinion and construction contract scope of work. I have the uniqe experience to be involved in a variety of engineering projects from building structures to environmental clean-up to water infrastructure.

 

North Carolina Residential, Brokerage, Ethics Expert #11542

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate education with specific knowledge in the areas of ethics, investment analysis and compensation. I have published on such topics as ethics, real estate education and agency. I have testified on agency relationship, brokerage management and ethics. I have been able to devote myself to my career while balancing my personal life reasonably well. My husband and I are very proud of our daughter. That is an accomplishment for a woman of my generation.

 

Texas Property, Residential Expert #12532

I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of property management, REO – foreclosure and sales and marketing. I have published on such topics as training new agents in the real estate business. I have testified on neighborhood deed restrictions. When I started in the property management business while in college, I never imagined my real estate career taking so many twists and turns into so many different areas of the business. I have been involved with countless transactions over the years, and many of them have challenged…

 

Maryland Residential, New Construction Expert #12749

I have 15 years of experience in the field of architecture, with specific knowledge in the areas of design, building codes, and construction materials.

 

Your Case Deserves The Best Residential Expert Witnesses

Registered icon

The right expert witnesses and consulting experts can make your case. That’s why we have spent so many hours over the past quarter century making sure our clients have just the right expert team — whether one expert or many, early-stage advice or expert reports and testimony. Across over 50,000 expert search assignments, we have honed a unique, customized approach to identifying, analyzing and connecting with expert talent so you can focus on winning your case.

LET US HELP YOU

New Mexico Commercial, Residential Expert #14368

I have 25 years of experience and specialize in the field of construction, with specific knowledge of construction forensics, management and construction defects.

 

Florida Residential, Appraisal Expert #16965

I have 22 years of experience and specialize in the field of residential real estate appraising, with specific knowledge of appraising and education. I have testified in a divorce case. I was one of the first women to become a state certified residential appraiser when the national certification program for appraisers began.

 

Missouri Residential, Listing, Selling Expert #22709

I have 9 years of experience, and specialize in the field of residential real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of listing, investing and short sales. I have 7 years of experience, and specialize in the field of residantial real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of listing, investing and short sales among others.

 

California Commercial, Residential Expert #25378

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of commercial, residential and investment. I have published on such topics as green technology, multiple listing services and agency. I have testified on agency and disclosure.

 

California residential, notary public Expert #27075

I have 2 years of experience, and specialize in the field of residential real estate sales with specific knowledge in the areas of purchase, sale and notary public issues.

 

Florida Residential, Contracts, Ethics Expert #27547

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of residential, brokerage ownership and team building.

 

Louisiana Residential, Commercial Expert #30347

I have 37 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate appraisal with specific knowledge in the areas of residential and commercial.

 

California Commercial, Residential Expert #30545

I have 10 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of commercial real estate appraisal, residential real estate appraisal and real estate leasing. I have testified on land use, environmentally sensitive lands and defensible space.

 

New York Residential, Tax Assessment Expert #30562

I have 23 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of residential, income properties and small business.

 

Arizona Appraisal, Residential Expert #30750

I have 23 years of experience, and specialize in the field of residential appraising. I have testified on house values relating to divorce.

 

California Residential, Land, Infill, Tract Expert #35052

I have 20 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of residential land, development and brokerage.

 

California Residential, Appraisal Expert #35079

I have 25 years of experience and specialize in the field of appraisal, with specific knowledge of value (loss of value), commerical and residential real estate. I have testified 15 times on topics such as sales value, rental value and loss of value.

 

New York Residential, Ownership, Rent Expert #35273

I have 20 years of experience and specialize in the field of residential property management, with specific knowledge of ownership, rent stabilization and free market leasing. I have testified 10 times on topics such as landlord and tenant issues, guardianship issues and real estate closing.

 

Texas Residential, Online Training Expert #35398

I have 10 years of experience and specialize in the field of real estate, with specific knowledge of residential real estate, association management and online training.

 

Connecticut Mortgage, Lending, Residential Expert #36706

I have 25 years of experience in the field of residential mortgage lending, with specific knowledge in the areas of sales, underwriting, and closing.

 

Maryland Residential, Marketing, Sales Expert #39196

I have 12 years of experience, and specialize in the field of residential real estate in with specific knowledge in the areas of pre-closing problems, disclosure issues and contractual issues. I have published on such topics as residential real estate, pre-closing problems and legal writing. I have testified on residential real estate, disclosure requirements and latent defects.

 

North Carolina Appraiser, Residential Expert #40950

I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of appraisal and brokerage. I have testified on real estate valuation and appraisal practices.

 

Pennsylvania Horse Properties, Residential Expert #42001

I have 4 years of experience, and specialize in the field of horses with specific knowledge in the areas of real estate, rural properties and horse properties. I have testified on horse appraisal.

 

Texas Sales, Residential Expert #42038

I have 6 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate sales with specific knowledge in the areas of residential home buyers and residential home sellers. Selling over 10 Million Dollars in residential sales, and to me, being a REALTOR means more than selling homes. It’s about my clients, my clients hopes and my clients dreams. It’s about a relationship based on trust, knowledge and expertise.

 

Texas Residential, Commercial Expert #44572

I have 29 years of experience, and specialize in the field of residential real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of valuations, distressed properties and best practices. I have published on such topics as marketing, safety and team development. I have testified on property valuation and stigmatized properties. I sell over 100 homes a year and have since 2000. I have generated over $10,000,000 in fees.

 

Maryland Residential, Architect, Office Expert #45308

I have 12 years of experience, and specialize in the field of architecture with specific knowledge in the areas of residential, light commercial and the standards of care.

 

Texas Valuation, Residential Expert #45770

I have 28 years of experience, and specialize in the field of residential real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of contracts and valuations. Great combination of analytical, contracts and engineering

 

South Carolina Investment, Residential, Risks Expert #48816

I have 40 years of experience, and specialize in the field of real estate with specific knowledge in the areas of finance, investment and development. I have testified on investment valuation, professional liability and damages and market timing.

 

Texas Residential, Associations Expert #50672

I have 35 years of experience, and specialize in the field of community association operations with specific knowledge in the area of condominium, townhome, and single family community association development, operations and management. I have published on such topics as sustainable lifestyles in community associations, managing developing communities and managing community associations. I have testified on construct defect litigation. I work with wonderful volunteers, both within my industry organization and as leaders for their community association. Most have an altruistic desire to improve their community and their industry, with no direct benefit other than a sense of accomplishment in knowing…

 

Put Our Residential Expert Network to Work for You

Registered icon

Our huge network of experts – eminent university professors and practitioners who have achieved renown as thought leaders in their fields – combined with unparalleled research capabilities puts the experts you need at your disposal when and where you need them.

If you’re a litigator or general counsel, we want to put this network to work for you and your clients. Let us know how we can help by calling us at (202) 908-4500 or filling out the form on this page. We’re so confident you’ll love what we do that unless you retain an expert we present there’s no charge!

LET US HELP YOU

Questions Attorneys Ask About Residential Expert Witnesses:

A residential construction expert is warranted when liability, coverage, or damages depend on the quality, cost, or timing of residential construction. Typical matters include construction defect claims, developer and contractor disputes, condominium association claims, delay and payment disputes, and insurance coverage litigation.
Search again

GET STARTED FINDING THE RIGHT EXPERT WITNESS

Spend your time working with your experts, not searching for them! We're here to de-stress the process of having a great expert witness team so that it’s easy to have the right experts every time. We'll conduct a quick but thorough search and deliver a roster of top candidates for you to review. There's no charge for the custom search — you pay only the hourly rate if you retain one of our experts.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Or call 202-908-4500 or email us.

Related topics

Broker
Compensation
Investment
Lending
Management
Marketing
Mortgage
Office
Property Management
Real Estate
Sales