Mogote Ridge Appraisal

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a contractor to perform a real property appraisal for the Mogote Ridge property, located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. The appraisal must be performed in accordance with the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA) and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). The contractor must have a New Mexico State-Certified General Appraisal License and have taken the course for UASFLA. The appraisal report must include a statement of the subject property, an analysis of the market, and an opinion of the market value of the property. The contractor will be required to inspect the property and provide a written report. • The property is approximately 115 acres in size and is located adjacent to the Carson National Forest. • The property has been grazed by livestock in the past, but the current owner has sold their herd of cows. • The property includes improvements such as wire fences, a corral, and tanks for watering livestock. • The contractor must consider the property's highest and best use and provide an opinion of its market value. • The contractor must also identify any larger parcels that may be relevant to the appraisal. • The appraisal report must be submitted in an electronic format (PDF) and must include all required attachments and certifications.