Be Open, Be Fair, Be Conservative: Advice from an Eminent Domain Appraiser

Succinct advice for eminent domain and for life. Maintain Open Communication with the land owners. Offer fair property values. Use eminent domain conservatively. 
 
Dear Abby might translate this to- keep open communication; be fair to each other; and use ultimatums sparingly, if at all. Life lessons from eminent domain.   [IRR on Real Estate]