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FAQs

How much is it going to cost me to hire Martyn and is it worth it?
Hiring Martyn will put you ahead of the game. If you are the landlord or a business that must be relocated, most, if not all, of his fees are fully reimbursable by the public agency. In other cases, Martyn’s investigations can uncover more ways for you, the property owner, to be compensated, so you get more money back than you would have.

Is it really necessary to hire Martyn, or is he just trying to make work for himself?
Martyn is laser-focused on getting you the best possible compensation when the government exercises its right to displace your business. But don’t take our word for it. Read the comments some of his current and past clients have made about the benefits of hiring him.

I can handle this. I don’t see the need for Martyn’s services.
A move to make way for a public project may seem like it’s a simple thing. But when you learn what the process entails, it makes more sense to have someone knowledgeable fighting for your rights. Martyn will save you time, money, and stress by helping you find the right replacement property or helping you develop the best plan to minimize the impact of a project on your remaining land, buildings, and business.

The public agency’s relocation agent seems very knowledgeable and willing to help. Can Martyn really do any more for me than this relocation agent?
Relocation agents are normally friendly, capable people. But you need to remember that they do not necessarily have your best interests at heart. The agent’s goals are to move you off the right-of-way, advise you on the basic eligible benefits, and help you file your claims. Martyn will help you understand your rights, answer your questions, and walk you through the process step-by-step, so you get everything you are entitled to in the way of compensation.

The relocation guidelines seem fairly simple; I don’t see the need to hire a consultant for this.
A successful negotiation for relocating your business involves going beyond the parameters of the basic guidelines. Martyn will help you make full use of your relocation benefits, in a way that makes sense for your situation.

I’ll wait until we get closer to having to move and then call Martyn, if I need him.
This is one of the biggest mistakes property owners make in an eminent domain situation. When you make the move in emergency mode, there is no time for planning a strategy and you will likely just get minimal reimbursement. If you contact Martyn in time, you’ll have a better chance of getting every allowable expense you deserve.

My people can handle this. Why do I need to hire Martyn?
A move to make way for a public project may seem like it’s a simple thing. But when you learn what the process entails and how many hours of staff time it will involve, it makes more sense to include a professional, someone who knows how to navigate the system. Martyn will save you time, money, and stress by finding you the right replacement property or helping you develop the best plan to minimize the impact of a project on your business’s bottom line.

I have plenty of time. Why not wait and see if I need Martyn when it gets closer to the move?
This is one of the biggest mistakes businesses make in an eminent domain situation. The best decisions are made when a good relocation plan is in place at the beginning.  Some actions cannot be undone, which may leave missed opportunities. If you contact Martyn in time, you’ll have a better chance of getting every allowable expense you deserve.

Martyn Daniel Eminent Domain Specialist