Baseline DCF

Baseline DCF

DCF Modeling for Commercial Real Estate. Without the Pain.

A comprehensive structured DCF calculation engine built for all commercial real estate property types.

No black box. Fully auditable. No friction.

50%
Less modeling time
90%
Lower software spend
100%
Auditable calculations

Why Baseline DCF Is Different

Built for analysts who need the truth.

Reasons CRE teams are moving off legacy platforms.

Models, assumptions, and structured metadata are contained directly within the Excel file itself.

There is no fragmented workflow between separate model files, exports, or proprietary application containers.

What you see in Excel is the actual working model.

Every model contains embedded JSON metadata. Your assumptions, cash flows, and structure are machine-readable and fully portable.

  • Use it with AI
  • Extend it into custom workflows
  • Integrate it into your own systems
  • Aligned with BRAVE (Banking Real Estate Appraisal Valuation Exchange) and REDI (Real Estate Data Initiative) standardized data structures

You are not locked into a closed format.

Models can be created and configured using AI. Because the structure is explicit, AI tools can interact with it directly. This is not bolted on. It is native to how the system works.

Baseline models are fully usable as standalone Excel files. Recipients do not need Baseline DCF installed to work with the model.

  • Opened
  • Reviewed
  • Shared
  • Analyzed
  • Plugged into AI applications

Send models to clients, partners, or colleagues without friction. Eliminate dependency on licensed software to review outputs.

Faster inputs. Cleaner workflows. Less friction. Intuitive user interface. No broken links. No manual stitching. No wasted motion. Typical modeling time is reduced by up to 50%.

No browser. No latency. No clunky logins. The application runs locally on Windows or Mac. It is fast, stable, and always available.

No data mining. No hidden usage. Models are stored and run locally. Your data remains private and under your control.

Aggregate assets into portfolios without manual consolidation. Portfolio outputs are generated directly from structured asset-level data.

  • No broken links
  • No rework
  • No reconciliation

A complete data model that handles real-world complexity — not just generic assets. Full support for:

  • Hotels
  • Self-Storage
  • Student Housing
  • Senior Housing
  • Single-Family Rental
  • Industrial Outdoor Storage

No workarounds required.

Baseline addresses modeling challenges that legacy systems have never handled well:

  • Building area remeasurement
  • Apartment renovations with return-to-cost
  • Existing Customer Renewal Increase (ERCI) logic for self-storage
  • Student housing turnover
  • Transparent, fully traceable reversion calculations
  • Structured value attribution analysis

These are not edge cases. They are recurring conditions in institutional models. Baseline addresses them directly within the calculation framework.

Maintain multiple versions of the same model cleanly. Compare scenarios. Track changes. Run attribution analysis. No file sprawl. No confusion. No Frankenstein models.

More capability at a fraction of the cost of legacy systems. You are not paying for closed platforms, forced workflows, or artificial complexity. You are paying for a better engine.

How It Works

Three layers. Zero opacity.

01

Excel-Native Model Architecture

Inputs, assumptions, cash flows, and outputs remain directly accessible within the Excel model itself. Baseline preserves the transparency and portability of Excel while eliminating the fragility of traditional spreadsheet-based workflows.

02

A controlled calculation engine

A deterministic engine performs every computation. No volatile formulas. No hidden dependencies.

03

Structured data drives all logic

Every assumption is machine-readable. Your model is portable, auditable, and AI-ready by default.

Side by Side

How Baseline DCF compares.

IssueTypical ApproachBaseline DCF
Calculation transparencyPartial or hiddenFully explicit
Data structureImplicitStructured
AuditabilityLimitedComplete
WorkflowFragmentedUnified
Output consistencyVariableDeterministic

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