Synthesis of Best Practices in Right-of-Way Valuations and Negotiations

摘要: Providing good service to the public is a principal goal of governmental agencies, that particularly challenged by right-of-way (R/W) acquisition delays and complications. Due complex nature R/W process, it difficult simultaneously maintain time projections, low costs, rapport with property owners. This research project identifies summarizes best practices, as well processes differences, legal aspects, influence factors related valuations negotiations. synthesis elements will be used guideline for agents outside appraisers use in order conduct effective report organized into eight chapters. Chapter 1 presents report’s introduction, statement purpose, methodology, organization. 2 provides an overview highlighting valuation negotiation processes. 3 performs review pertinent laws statutes including federal state laws, Uniform Standards Professional Appraisal Practice. 4 discusses Texas Department Transportation's (TxDOT’s) Property Owner Satisfaction Survey, 5 analyzes possession type. 6 results TxDOT Personnel Survey 7 gives appraisal chapter also includes guidelines practices valuations. 8 process offers negotiating Finally, 9 conclusion research.