Top Shelf Models
Institutional-grade CRE Excel models with a custom model builder.
About Top Shelf Models
Top Shelf Models sells pre-built Excel financial models for commercial real estate across an extensive range of property types, aimed at private equity firms, investors, lenders, and brokers. Its Custom Model Builder offers 16 different template versions per property type, so buyers can match the model to their deal structure instead of adapting a single generic template. Models are built with iterative calculations and positioned as customizable and error-free, and each purchase includes a complimentary 30-minute consultation with an analyst. The company, founded in 2019, also offers managed modeling services through 3E Management covering underwriting, asset management, and portfolio reporting via a live delivery portal, and reports 900+ clients and $85B+ in deals modeled.
✓ Pros
✓16 model versions per property type instead of one-size-fits-all templates
✓Analyst consultation included with purchases
✓Optional managed services for teams that want modeling done for them
✗ Cons
✗No published pricing on the homepage; costs surface via the model builder or contact
✗Excel-based deliverables rather than a hosted application
✗Product-plus-services hybrid may complicate comparisons with pure software
Who This Is For
Roles
Company Size
Property Types
Top Shelf Models Features
✦ Models by Asset Class
Pre-built CRE financial models across an extensive range of property types.
✦ Custom Model Builder
16 template versions per property type to match deal structure, versus single generic templates.
✦ Iterative Calculations
Models engineered with iterative calculations for accuracy and built to be customized.
✦ Analyst Consultation
Complimentary 30-minute consultation with an analyst included.
✦ 3E Management Services
Managed underwriting, asset management, and portfolio reporting delivered through a live portal.
Top Shelf Models FAQ
How much does Top Shelf Models cost?
Top Shelf Models does not publish pricing; it is one-time purchase. Contact the vendor for a quote.
Who is Top Shelf Models for?
Top Shelf Models is built for Private Equity Firms, Investors, Lenders, Brokers, working with commercial, multifamily, office, retail, industrial properties.
What are alternatives to Top Shelf Models?
Popular investment & valuation alternatives include Argus by Altus Group, CREModels, Dealpath.
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