Handverger & Associates is a small, specialized Appraisal firm. Over the years we have developed expertise in certain geographical areas and in the appraisal and valuation of some special types of real estate. These services have been provided to many of the immediate area municipalities, corporations, governmental agencies, banks and attorneys. Today, this expertise is provided for individual users as opposed to the high volume users.

Appraisals have been conducted throughout the state and in all counties. The areas of expertise are centered in Eastern Massachusetts with an emphasis on Southern Middlesex County, Northern Norfolk County and Eastern Worcester County or the area approximately within a 20 mile radius of Framingham. Assignments beyond this area are welcomed and services can be completed but an extra cost maybe incurred. Multiple property assignments are an appreciated exception.

Appraisal assignments have included a wide range of property types. These have ranged from two square feet to 10.5 miles of railroad right of way. Typical assignments include but are not limited to include single family houses, land, investment properties, commercial properties, industrial properties, partial takings and rights of way.

Various types and formats of reports are used. Theses include the standard bank accepted forms and narrative style reports. The forms typically used are for the appraisal of single family houses, condominiums and multi-family dwellings. A summary type narrative report is used for “moderately” complex assignments and the full narrative report is used for complex properties or complex assignments.

A heavy reliance on computer generated information is relied on in the gathering of data. The availability of this data includes assessments, comparable sales zoning and flood information. This time saving trend allows for quicker turnaround of assignments.