JWD APPRAISAL SERVICE BLOG

Who is an expert witness? Besides your municipal assessor, an expert witness is anyone employed as a real estate appraiser, and designated as such from a legitimate association of professionals, according to licensing or certification requirements of the State of New Jersey. An expert’s qualifications may be challenged by the municipal attorney at the hearing. If you intend to rely on expert testimony at your hearing, you must supply a copy of the appraisal report for the assessor and each County Tax Board member at least 7 days before the scheduled hearing. The appraiser who completes the report must be available at the hearing to testify and to afford the municipality an opportunity to cross-examine the witness.