Background
TxDOT has made an initial commitment through the current chairman of the Right of Way/Utilities Subcommittee of AASHTO (Mr. Ken Towcimack) to participate in this pooled fund research project by taking the lead and working with other state transportation agencies in such project developed by the AASHTO Subcommittee on Right of Way and Utilities, entitled "Electronic Appraisal Initiatives".
Objectives
Develop and deliver a "How To" manual of instruction for the electronic transmittal of Real Estate appraisal documents (appraisals, data books, and review appraiser reports). The manual should describe alternative options for implementation, listing pros and cons to each alternative, with recommendations for each participating state agency regarding respective hardware and software requirements.