Wednesday 15 June 2011

How to make sure you get a good appraisal expert witness?

During real estate proceedings or when one is confronted with real estate litigation either business or commercial or private property it is important to avail the services of a qualified appraisal expert witness. It is important to check that the appraisal expert witness must have had a wide experience in the field.


It is crucial to have a good appraisal expert witness los angeles especially during times of eminent domain appraisals. Often the government appraisers are overworked and underpaid. So, even if they graduated from best colleges with honors, one must do their own part of checking so that the corridor valuation is accurate.

The appraisal expert witness has to be calm, qualified and must understand the client’s needs well. Since, he is an expert witness, both sides will cross examine him and his opinion will be highly valuable. Even the judge relies on his opinion before giving the verdict and his opinion can help to convince.



Therefore his opinion, report and testimony can either make or mar a good case.  So, it is important to verify the appraisal expert witness’ credentials CFA, ASA or MAI prior to hiring him. It is also recommended to check with previous clients of the witness in order to get an accurate feedback.

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