Description
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service is seeking a real estate appraisal for a 6.5-acre parcel of land in the Village of Cloudcroft, New Mexico, as part of a proposed sale under the Townsite Act. The appraisal must be conducted in accordance with the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA) and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). The appraiser will need to consider the highest and best use of the property, taking into account its location, zoning, and any environmental or other factors that may impact its value. The appraisal report should include a detailed description of the property, an analysis of the market, and an opinion of the property's market value. Key tasks include:
• Conducting a site inspection and analyzing the property's physical characteristics
• Researching and analyzing market data to determine the property's highest and best use
• Preparing a comprehensive appraisal report that includes all necessary components and addenda
• Coordinating with the Forest Service Review Appraiser and other stakeholders as necessary
The successful contractor will be required to provide a professional appraisal report that meets the requirements of the UASFLA and USPAP, and that can be used to support the proposed sale of the property.