Right of Way Services
iappraise provides appraiser-led right-of-way services for public and utility projects; combining valuation expertise with clear communication to keep projects moving.
- 20+ years ROW experience
- Easements, partial & full takes, relocations
- Road, water, sanitary sewer, drains, lake level
Right of Way acquisition services we offer
iappraise’s Right of Way division supports public and infrastructure projects across Southeast Michigan. For 20 years we’ve helped obtain easements, rights of way, and handled relocations of homes and businesses for road, water, sanitary sewer, drain, and lake level control projects.
Title searches
Research and verification to identify current owners and interests.
Market value studies
Support for compensation and damages grounded in market analysis.
Easement valuation
Temporary and permanent easements; partial and full acquisitions.
Document preparation
Offers, legal descriptions, exhibits, and recording packages.
Easement negotiations
Clear, appraisal-led owner communication to reach agreement.
Recording documents
Finalize and record instruments with the appropriate agencies.
In the field
Real photos from municipal right-of-way work in Southeast Michigan.
Why appraisers make effective ROW agents
An appraiser acting as a right-of-way expert has advantages in communication with property owners and municipalities; able to efficiently and effectively describe the intricacies of valuation in meetings and discussions. The acquisition process moves faster when valuation questions and concerns are answered immediately.
Appraisers and right-of-way agents research the project and meet with civil engineers to understand the plans and communicate them to property owners. Acquisition often requires negotiating construction and permanent easements as well as full and partial purchases. This knowledge is valuable when working with the public, property owners, attorneys, and land developers.
Appraisers explain project details, the effect on property, land values and improvements, and the required construction and restoration. They are adept in compensation methods and easement valuation and communicate those clearly to the property owner.
Immediate answers
Valuation, damages, and compensation addressed on the spot to keep momentum.
Engineer-aligned
We collaborate with civil engineers to understand footprints, staging, and restoration.
Public-facing
Owner meetings and negotiations handled professionally with clear documentation.
Have a project on the horizon?
Send project limits, parcel list (if available), and schedule. We’ll reply with a scope and path to acquisition.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (248) 553-4400