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HRES agents has accumulated years of experience in the Right-of-Way industry.

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About usRight of Way Acquisition and Relocation Assistance Services

Hearns Real Estate Solutions aims to provide their expertise for clients who are contemplating the acquisition of property for public projects. This occurs in phases of negotiation/acquisition, relocation assistance and program management work. To ensure the complete satisfaction of our clients, we offer an experienced team in providing Right-of-Way acquisition and relocation assistance services to state and local public agencies. We ensure that every HRES project remains in compliance with the Uniform Act.

HRES has been acquiring and relocating property owners since 2006 for federal, state, city, and county funded projects. The knowledge we have gained, combined with the training our staff undertakes, allows us to give our clients the assurance that their projects will be implemented within all federal, state and local guidelines.

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Cases Completed

467

Successful Investment

85%

Business Growth

139

Running Projects

Take a Look atThe Type of Projects We Have Worked On

The US Highway 221 Project

Sponsored by NCDOT, involved improvements of US 221 from North of Southfork New River to South of NC 194. HRES was hired to acquire approximately 11 acquisitions and 14 relocations including a convenience store and gas station, construction firm, office, retail, and a used car auto. Responsibilities includes computing rental subsidy payments, identifying available replacement sites, business relocation, billboard/sign relocations, mobile home relocations, preparing claims, conducting good faith negotiations with property owners, securing acquisition settlements, reading right-of-way maps, legal descriptions, surveys, reading and understanding appraisals and title reports, coordinating closings, property management, and providing counseling and advisory assistance to displacees and landowners throughout the project.


The Bridge Improvement Program

Sponsored by NCDOT, involved improvements of bridges and structures statewide. HRES was hired to acquire various parcels of right of way. The program has required approximately 36 bridge projects and 125 parcels for NCDOT. Responsibilities has included conducting good faith negotiations with property owners, securing acquisition settlements, reading right-of-way maps, legal descriptions, surveys, reading and understanding appraisals, coordinating closings, and providing counseling and advisory assistance to landowners throughout the project.


High-Speed Rail Project

Sponsored by NCDOT, involved improvements of piedmont corridor, piedmont corridor, restore double track, haydcock to junker, in Mecklenburg and Cabarrus Counties. Several railroad crossing were closed throughout the two (2) counties. HRES was hired by a private engineering firm to acquire various parcels of right of way. The project required several acquisitions and relocations. Responsibilities included conducting good faith negotiations, securing settlements, reading tax maps & coordinating surveys, reading and understanding appraisals and title reports, coordinating closings, personal property relocation, preparing claims, and providing counseling and advisory assistance to landowners throughout the project.


The I-485 Loop Project

Sponsored by NCDOT, involved improvements of I-485(Charlotte Western Outer Loop), West of I-77 to I-85 North freeway on new location.Responsibilities included conducting good faith negotiations, securing settlements, reading tax maps & coordinating surveys, reading and understanding appraisals and title reports, coordinating closings, and providing counseling and advisory assistance to landowners throughout the project.


The Yeager Airport Project

Sponsored by the Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority, involved the removal of obstructions for Runway 5 Approach/Runway 23. It involved right-of-way acquisition and relocation advisory services, which involved the acquisition of 55 vacant lots and 11 residential homes. As well as relocation of 8 property owners and 3 tenants, wherein affected all residents. Phase I of the project consisted of the development of a relocation plan, the performance of site surveys, and the estimation of relocation and acquisition costs.


The Selwyn Village Condominiums Project

Sponsored by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services, involved negotiations, on a voluntary basis, of a four unit condominium structure. Negotiating also involved the donation of a Greenway Easement through the floodplain area located in the common areas owned by the condominium association.


The Sidewalk Improvement Program

Sponsored by the City of Charlotte, involved improvements of sidewalks citywide. The program has required approximately 5 projects and 25 parcels for the City of Charlotte. Responsibilities included conducting good faith negotiations with property owners, securing acquisition settlements, reading right-of-way maps, legal descriptions, surveys, reading and understanding appraisals, coordinating closings, and providing counseling and advisory assistance to landowners throughout the project.


The Double Oaks Redevelopment Project

Sponsored by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Housing Partnership, a non-profit corporation, involved the relocation of approximately 360 residential tenants located in the 576-unit complex of the Double Oaks Apartments. Additional services involved the property management of the apartment complex including all maintenance and rent collection until all occupants were successfully relocated. Responsibilities included understanding both URA and HUD 104(D),identifying available replacement properties, preparing claims, conducting closings, and providing counseling and advisory assistance to displacees throughout the project..


Roundabout At Intersection of NC 41 and NC 410, Bladenboro, NC

The Roundabout Project, sponsored by NCDOT, involved improvements of Intersection of NC 41 and NC 410 in Bladenboro, NC. HRES was hired to perform acquisition on approximately 6 parcels and 2 relocations. Responsibilities included billboard/sign relocations, preparing claims, conducting good faith negotiations with property owners, securing acquisition settlements, reading right-of-way maps, legal descriptions, surveys, reading and understanding appraisals and title reports, coordinating closings, property management, and providing counseling and advisory assistance to displacees and landowners throughout the project.


US74 From SR 1824 To Brunswick County Line (W-5601EV), Delco, NC

The US74 Project, sponsored by NCDOT, involved improvements of US74 From SR 1824 To Brunswick County Line. HRES was hired to perform acquisition on approximately 35 parcels and 10 relocations. Responsibilities included billboard/sign relocations, preparing claims, conducting good faith negotiations with property owners, securing acquisition settlements, reading right-of-way maps, legal descriptions, surveys, reading and understanding appraisals and title reports, coordinating closings, property management, and providing counseling and advisory assistance to displacees and landowners throughout the project.


Future I-295 Fayetteville Outer Loop From I-95 In Robeson County To South Of SR 1003 (Camden Road) In Cumberland County (U-2519AA(AB), Parkton, NC

The Future I-295 Fayetteville Outer Loop Project, sponsored by NCDOT, involved improvements of Future I-295 Fayetteville Outer Loop From I-95 In Robeson County To South Of SR 1003 (Camden Road) In Cumberland County. HRES was hired to perform acquisition on approximately 45 parcels. Responsibilities included preparing claims, conducting good faith negotiations with property owners, securing acquisition settlements, reading right-of-way maps, reviewing map act parcels, legal descriptions, surveys, reading and understanding appraisals and title reports, coordinating closings, property management, and providing counseling and advisory assistance to displacees and landowners throughout the project.


SR 2233 (Smithfield Rd.) at SR 5270 (First Ave) in Knightdale (Y-4805F) Knightdale, NC

The SR 2233 (Smithfield Rd.) at SR 5270 Project, sponsored by NCDOT, involved improvements of SR 2233 (Smithfield Rd.) at SR 5270 (First Ave) in Knightdale. HRES was hired to perform acquisition on approximately 10 parcels. Responsibilities included preparing claims, conducting good faith negotiations with property owners, securing acquisition settlements, reading right-of-way maps, legal descriptions, surveys, reading and understanding appraisals and title reports, coordinating closings, property management, and providing counseling and advisory assistance to displacees and landowners throughout the project.


HRES currently holds the following certifications:

  • DUNS: 078827351
  • CAGE CODE: 6WC27
  • DBE – Disadvantage Business Enterprise (Florida Department of Transportation)
  • DBE – Disadvantage Business Enterprise (North Carolina Department of Transportation)
  • DBE – Disadvantage Business Enterprise (South Carolina Department of Transportation)
  • HUB|MBE - Historically Underutilized Businesses (North Carolina Department of Transportation)
  • MBE - Minority Business Enterprise (City of Charlotte)
  • SBE - Small Business Enterprise (North Carolina Department of Transportation)
  • SPSF - Small Professional Services Firm (North Carolina Department of Transportation)

NAICS Codes:

  • 531210 - Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers
  • 531390 - Other Activities Related to Real Estate
  • 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
  • 541618 - Other Management Consulting Services
  • 531311 - Residential Property Managers
  • 531312 - Nonresidential Property Managers
  • 531190 - Lessors of Other Real Estate Property
  • 531110 - Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings
  • 531120 - Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
  • 813990 - Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations)