Real Estate by Kathy Curren Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Blitz Meeting Who? Blitz meetings are for negotiating with property owners impacted by a highway project 2 RE Conference Working Effectively

Blitz Meeting Display a large rollout of the highway project. Property owners want to be able to see how the project will affect their house. 3 RE Conference Working Effectively

Blitz Meeting What? A blitz meeting is an effective tool that can save time. 4 RE Conference Working Effectively

Blitz Meeting When organized and coordinated efficiently, property owner meetings have the potential of achieving a 90 percent completion rate or higher. 5 RE Conference Working Effectively

Blitz Meeting Where? Blitz meetings are usually held at a place convenient and familiar such as a school or a town hall. 6 RE Conference Working Effectively

Blitz Meeting This blitz meeting was held at the elementary school in the Town of Meeme. This was for STH 42 in Manitowoc County. 7 RE Conference Working Effectively

Blitz Meeting When? Date for a blitz meeting is coordinated with: 1)Real Estate Staff 2)Construction Project Manager 3)Consultant 8 RE Conference Working Effectively

Blitz Meeting The meeting letters should be mailed out about 30 days before the meeting. The best time for property owners is between 3:00 & 7:00 pm. 9

Blitz Meeting Blitz Meeting Why? Blitz meetings are used to clear right of way in the most efficient manner possible. 10

Blitz Meeting Discuss impacts to the property: A) Landscaping B) Access C) Fencing, if applicable D) Drainage and ditching E) Driveway sloping 11 RE Conference Working Effectively

Blitz Meeting Discuss impacts to the property: A) Utility work B) Sidewalks C) Shoulder width D) Curb and gutter E) Resurface or reconstruct 12 RE Conference Working Effectively

Supplies: A) Business cards B) Calculator C) Engineering scale D) Notary seal E) Black pens & highlighters 13 RE Conference Working Effectively Blitz Meeting

Supplies: A) WisDOT name tag B) Tape, paper clips, push pins C) Magnifying glass D) Post-it notes E) Signs to meeting 14 RE Conference Working Effectively Blitz Meeting

15 DISCUSSION Real Estate by Kathy Curren RE Conference Working Effectively