Sample for Practice 9H: Appraiser Engagement Letter

This is a landowner engagement letter from the accredited West Wisconsin Land Trust.

The art of appraising conservation land can be complicated, and a land trust must make sure the appraiser is qualified. This document provides an overview of what is involved in an appraisal, how to find a qualified appraiser and pertinent questions to ask an appraiser.

One of the first steps in securing a sound appraisal is for the landowner to hire a knowledgeable and competent appraiser. In addition to securing the services of a good appraiser, it is important that the land trust stay in close contact with him or her throughout the valuation process.

This is a proposal letter for a conservation easement project from the accredited Brandywine Conservancy.

This is a sample letter from the accredited Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests.

This is a sample landowner letter sent in advance of annual monitoring visit from the accredited Big Sur Land Trust.

This a preliminary project summary from the accredited Minnesota Land Trust.

This sample letter from the accredited Montezuma Land Conservancy is sent to easement donors to notify them of the requirements related to tax benefits and appraisals. It includes a disclosure form for the landowner to complete.

This is a sample project summary from the accredited Columbia Land Conservancy with information on a proposed easement.

This is an estate planning appeal letter from the accredited Greenbelt Land Trust.