Provide appraisal services (“Services”) for properties going through the Allegheny County Vacant Property Recovery Program and other properties (collectively, “Properties”) as assigned by RAAC. The Services shall include: • An appraisal report that meets all applicable standards of professional appraisal practice. o Reports must clearly and accurately identify the subject property, include a current photograph of it and map of its location, and clearly identify the comparable sales that form the basis of the determination of value. o The report must be based on an in-person visit to the property; however, as noted above RAAC generally does not own the Properties at the time that RAAC requests an appraisal, and as such the Professional will typically be prohibited from entering onto or into Properties when performing the Services, unless expressly authorized by RAAC. Professionals may not contact record owners to request entry or to gather information about the property. Interviews are not to be a part of the appraisal process. o RAAC anticipates that appraisals will typically be based on the sales comparison approach. • Court services as needed. • Other items as necessary to accurately and successfully provide an appraisal.
