W.D. Schock

WDSCO offers professional real-estate acquisition services for projects across the United States. Since 1986, we have successfully acquired more than 10,000 parcels while representing our clients participating in land acquisition. Our extensive understanding of federal, state and local laws governing land acquisition has minimized potential litigation issues and kept overall project goals moving forward. All of our real-estate acquisition services are provided in full accordance with the 49th Code of Federal Regulation, Part 24 (49 CFR 24) - The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, which establishes a uniformed approach and standardized process that public agencies must follow when acquiring land. Some of the services we provide for land acquisition include: Cost Estimating and Planning Budgeting and Scheduling Public Meetings Surveys Environmental Audits Appraisals Appraisal Review Administrative Settlements Negotiations Easement Acquisition Preparation of Condemnation Suit Packages Condemnation Legal Support Records Retention Recording of Legal Documents Title Work Legal Descriptions Closings Exhibit A for FAA Projects Purchase Assurance (FAA) Grant Assistance (FAA) Eminent Domain Authority Close Relocation Assistance WDSCO has successfully provided residential and commercial relocation assistance services for more than 25 years and has relocated over 12,000 displacees. Relocating displaced residents and businesses is often a major component of any program that requires land acquisition. Relocation Assistance involves moving occupants and contents from their home or business to a mutually approved location. Relocating people from their homes and offices can be an extraordinarily sensitive and difficult undertaking. Our relocation services are carried out under the precepts of the United States Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOPE VI Program and the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (Uniform Act), as amended. WDSCO's in-depth knowledge in these areas ensures that clients receive a smooth and timely relocation and that displaced families and businesses receive all of the advisory services and assistance they are entitled. Depending of the size and scope of a program, relocation assistance may also include the development of a relocation plan and other important processes or documentation. Additional services may include tenant liaison services, translation services, assistance in re-housing displaced tenants, and compilation and maintenance of all required documentation. Some of the services we provide for relocation assistance include: Relocation Planning Assessment Interviews Budgeting and Scheduling Housing Market Surveys Comparable Housing Market Studies Homeowner Claims Processing Moving Cost Estimates Records Retention Reports (FAA) Close Geographic Information System (GIS) WDSCO is the premier provider of GIS and GPS digital mapping solutions. From basic mapping to full-blown software development and deployment, WDSCO's GIS Division, GEO-Jobe GIS Consulting, implements successful GIS and GPS mapping applications for airports, local and state governments, utility companies, public safety and emergency management agencies, universities, and private organizations. GEO-Jobe GIS is an Authorized ESRI Business Partner, Consultant, Reseller, and Trainer, and an Authorized Dealer for Trimble Mapping/GIS software solutions and survey grade GPS equipment. The firm offers all of the tools and services necessary to assist clients through every stage of a GIS implementation.