Accordion Content When a governmental entity is interested in taking your property via eminent domain, there are certain steps that must be taken. An interested party typically starts by: Obtaining property information, including a full property description  Checking the title history on the property Hiring a surveyor to survey the property and the land it is interested in acquiring Hiring a licensed appraiser to perform an appraisal on the property From there, the government or authorized private company will likely try to move as quickly as possible to secure your property. Therefore, it is critical to speak with an eminent domain lawyer as soon as possible.