Headquartered in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, MaRous & Company is a prominent full-service real estate appraisal and consulting firm. We specialize in valuation of unique and complex investment-grade real estate and providing expert-witness testimony. Owner/President Michael S. MaRous founded MaRous & Company in 1980. He has appraised more than 15 billion worth of a diverse variety real estate in more than 30 states.