Office of Real Estate

The Office of Real Estate is responsible for providing comprehensive real estate/property management services for all state agencies related to the leasing of privately owned office space, acquisition of real estate and the sale of surplus state-owned real estate.

Leasing

  • Assist State agencies with securing appropriate office space that meets their programmatic space requirements.
  • Assist agency officials in their efforts to resolve tenant-landlord disputes.

Real Estate Disposition

The Office of Real Estate is responsible for the disposition of a wide range of surplus state-owned properties in the existing property inventory. This includes the fee sale of property and structures, the granting of easements across or under state-owned property.

Real Estate Acquisition

The Office of Real Estate manages, negotiates and acquires private land on behalf of state agencies in accordance with Rhode Island General Laws and State Properties Committee rules and regulations. Once proposals have been tendered, the due diligence process begins, including appraisals, environmental assessments, title exams, and surveys in order to deliver marketable title to the State of Rhode Island.

Appraisal Valuation Services

The Office of Real Estate, working in conjunction with competitively procured professional and independent appraisal firms, provides land and property valuation services to client agencies, involved in the acquisition, transfer, sale, or lease of state-owned property. 

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