About AREAS
Independent advice, grounded in Bermuda.

Our approach
Like fingerprints, no two properties are alike.
We tailor our approach to the specifics of each property. AREAS values hotel condominiums, commercial, residential, land and industrial properties, and focuses on quality reports used by private clients, financial institutions, property developers, accounting firms and lawyers.
Alongside valuations, AREAS provides consultation and advisory services for landlords, tenants and property owners — from the value of a proposed renovation to market information for a lease negotiation.
The firm is 100% independent.
Principal and Managing Director
Shawn Brown
- Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- RICS Registered Valuer
- Bermuda Registered Surveyor
Active member of RICS since 2011.
Shawn is a property professional who has worked in the Bermuda real estate industry for around 15 years, in both the private and public sectors.
As a RICS Registered Valuer, he conducts the property valuations and appraisals required by financial institutions. His experience spans asset management, property management and valuation.
Shawn holds a B.Sc. from the University of Toronto, a Postgraduate Diploma from the College of Estate Management and an MBA from the University of Bradford.
Experience across the market.
- 01
Bermuda Government
Trainee Estates Surveyor
Management of government properties, foreshore valuations and rent negotiations.
- 02
Banking sector
Property Asset Manager
Reviewing valuations and providing recommendations on the disposal of distressed assets.
- 03
Rego Sotheby’s International Realty
Professional Services Manager, 2016 – 2022
Led a team managing commercial and condominium developments, and valued a wide range of properties and unique developments.
- 04
Atlantic Real Estate Advisory Services
Principal and Managing Director
Independent valuations and real estate consultation for landlords, tenants and property owners.
Get in touch
Start with a clearer picture of your property.
Tell us about the property and why you need a valuation or advice. We’ll come back to you to discuss the scope and next steps.

