Saturday, September 04, 2010

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telephone  603 722-0663
email 
chetrogers@tds.net

Testimonials Testimonials

Recently I had the good fortune to hire the professional services of Chet Rogers to do a Land Appraisal for me on my property in Maine. He was thorough, detailed and timely in his report and I have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone

Green Stuff Saved So Far Green Stuff Saved So Far

2,985 acres saved from development
10,817 feet of lake or pond frontage saved from development
3,300 feet of river frontage saved from development
96 houses NOT built

TYPICAL CONSERVATION APPRAISAL REPORT


TABLE OF CONTENTS



PART I – INTRODUCTION

Letter of Transmittal
Certification of Appraisal
Summary of Salient Facts & Conclusions
Photographs
Aerial Photograph
Assumptions and Limiting Conditions
Scope of Appraisal
Purpose of Appraisal

PART II - FACTUAL DATA – BEFORE ACQUISITION

Property Identification
Legal Description
Area, Town and Neighborhood Data
Property Description
Assessments and Taxes
Zoning

PART III – DATA ANALYSES AND CONCLUSIONS – BEFORE ACQUISITION

Analysis of Highest and Best Use
Assessments and Taxes at Highest and Best Use
Sales Comparison Approach
Discounted Cash Flow Chart
Correlation and Final Value Estimate

PART IV – FACTUAL DATA – AFTER ACQUISITION

Legal Description
Other Real Estate Owned
Neighborhood Factors
Property Data
Assessment and Taxes
Zoning

PART V – DATA ANALYSES AND CONCLUSIONS – AFTER ACQUISITION

Analysis of Highest and Best Use
Sales Comparison Approach
Correlation and Final Value Estimate

Part VI – ACQUISITION ANALYSIS

Recapitulation
Allocation and Explanation of Damages
Explanation of Special Benefits

PART VII - EXHIBITS AND ADDENDA

Photo Key
Location Map
Neighborhood Map
Tax Map
Plot Plan
Conceptual Subdivision Without Back Lots
Conceptual Subdivision With Back Lots
Flood Map
Zoning Map
Comparable Sales Map
Comparable Sales Data
Title Evidence
Conservation Easement
Baseline Report
Tree Growth Forest Management Plan
Conservation Easement Checklist
Valuation of Conservation Easements Certificate
Qualifications of Appraiser
Engagement Letter