Right of Way - FRG Consultants

Eminent Domain: What Options Do Property Owners Have?

As a MAI designated appraiser who completes right-of-way, acquisition and disposition appraisals, I have encountered a variety of situations where property owners are unaware of the complex process involved in a full or partial taking of private property. During this process, the appraiser can in fact assist the property owner in making sure they achieve the best possible outcome when selling their property to a government agency.

For example, once a state agency has determined that property is needed for public use, the property owner does not have an option to simply refuse the sale of their property. However, the government is required to ensure they compensate the owner fairly and cannot place any undue burdens or hardships on the property owners during this process. Thus, when the state claims private property through eminent domain, the property owner can have an impact on getting the best deal possible.

Here are some ways that property owners can make sure they are justly compensated, in the case of a state claim to their property:

FRG wins contract with the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District

Feasibility Research Group (FRG) has been selected to provide Appraisal Services for the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District.

University Heights, OH (January 4, 2019) — FEASIBILITY RESEARCH GROUP (FRG) a real estate appraisal, market research and consulting firm based in Northeast Ohio, has been selected for Appraisal Services with the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District.

The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD), requires professional appraisal services to support its property acquisition activities. The NEORSD programs that FRG will support include the development of various tunnel, collection sewers, plant upgrades, and green infrastructure components, which will result in a variety of real estate and property impacts.

“FRG looks forward to supporting the development of critical infrastructure with NEORSD” said Gregory Williams FRG‘s Managing Director. “Accurate and timely real estate transactions or valuations from FRG can assist NEORSD in providing superior service to Northeast Ohio residents.”

Appraisal consultants with NEORSD are selected to provide property appraisal, appraisal review, and expert witness services, depending on the needs of each individual project. As an appraisal firm experienced in working with Right of Way projects for public entities, FRG’s managing director is pre-qualified with the Ohio Department of Transportation for acquisition services specifically for value analysis, appraisal, appraisal review and title research. FRG understands the unique challenges or potential issues that may arise during the public right-of-way acquisition process and will ensure NEORSD complies with the most current regulations and procedures.