Department of Conservation and Recreation

Buyer seeks an appraiser to determine the fair market value of a 105-acre property in Ashby, MA for conservation purposes. The appraisal must comply with federal standards and include before and after valuations related to a proposed conservation easement. Buyer requires a detailed appraisal report with specific elements and coordination with a review appraiser. The project is part of the federally funded Jones Hill Connection Forest Legacy Project.

• 12/5/2023 - Questions Due
• 12/6/2023 - Answers to Questions
• 12/10/2023 - Proposal Due Date
• 12/12/2023 - Estimated Award Date

• Current certified general real estate appraiser license in Massachusetts
• Evidence of completion of 2016 version of Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions

• Determine fair market value of fee interest in subject property
• Conduct property inspection and meet with owner
• Perform before and after appraisal analysis
• Comply with federal appraisal standards (UASFLA and USPAP)
• Prepare detailed appraisal report with required elements
• Coordinate with review appraiser on task assignment
• Research and analyze comparable sales data
• Determine highest and best use of property
• Analyze impacts of proposed conservation easement
• Submit draft report for review and make revisions as needed