Appraisal Services (Request for Proposals)

Description: Provide appraisal services. The appraiser will be responsible for, but not limited to, such tasks as providing advice and analysis for, preparing reports for and testifying in real estate tax appeals, providing advice, appraisals and/or testimony regarding Township-owned properties as well as properties or interests the Township is interested in acquiring, including residential land, industrial, commercial, single and multi-family dwellings, and historic and special purpose properties. Findings are to be presented in full narrative reports. All reports must be prepared in accordance with the standards of the Appraisal Institute and signed by a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser. Said reports must also conform to the guidelines of all agencies having jurisdiction over the Real Estate Appraisal profession. The appraiser will also be responsible for reviewing appraisals prepared by other appraisal companies as well as the principal valuation analyses including, but not limited to, Highest & Best Use Analysis, Market/Sales Analysis, and Replacement Cost Analysis.