They were also searching five body shops, an appraisal company and three corporate locations of Computer Science.

The fair market value, he explained, is established by an outside appraiser from an accredited independent appraisal company.

He said that when interest rates first dropped, new appraisal companies "sort of grew up overnight."

That information, however, can usually be obtained from private appraisal companies that track recent sales.

The appraisal company, James Felt Realty Services, is to make its final report before the end of the month.

In the face of such demand, established appraisal companies in the area enjoyed the boom and new companies were formed.

When I started out there were only three appraisal companies in Westchester.

The appraisal company is to make its final report before the end of May.

It was discovered that the two appraisals were both conducted by the same appraisal company, not two independent entities.

Further, the appraisal company was owned by the brother of the real estate agent who first approached and ultimately sold the land to the district.