Who qualifies as a real estate expert witness?

Who qualifies is governed by Federal Rule of Evidence 702 or the state equivalent. The expert must have specialized knowledge (from experience, training, education, or skill) that will help the finder of fact, must use reliable principles and methods, and must apply those methods reliably to the facts of the case. In practice, courts look for a documented track record of real-world real estate work, a methodological approach that is repeatable, and a clean record under Daubert/Frye. Jeff Rothbart is attorney-qualified, operator-experienced, and has been retained in 225+ matters.