Appraisal Services

Our Certified General Appraisers are licensed according to state and federal guidelines. Most states have several levels of licensing to indicate the ability and authority of the individual appraiser. Certified General license is required to perform agricultural appraisals and is the highest level of licensure, allowing that appraiser to work on any class of real estate property (agricultural, residential, or commercial). Extensive amounts of continuing education and service hours are required for licensure in all States.

All appraisals prepared by Agri Affiliates are completed under the specific guidelines of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA). Several of our Certified General Appraisers hold an Accredited Rural Appraiser Designation (ARA) with the ASFMRA.

A significant amount of appraisal experience, advanced education and demonstration of an elite understanding of appraisal theory and techniques are required to earn an ARA designation. Earning an ARA designation is the equivalent to a master’s degree in Agricultural Real Estate Appraisal. Extensive amounts of continuing education are then required by the ASFMRA to maintain the ARA designation.

While Certified General Appraisers are authorized to complete appraisals on several different types of real estate properties, most Agri Affiliates appraisers concentrate on agricultural/recreational appraisals. Most of our agricultural/recreational appraisers have developed areas of special interest or specialties that include:

• Large Farm or Ranches
• Grain Facilities
• Livestock Confinement Facilities (Feedlot, Swine, Poultry, Dairies)
• Commercial

These specialties allow appraisers to develop in-depth knowledge and skills in specific fields of ag real estate, ensuring accurate and relevant valuations within their chosen areas of expertise. Many times, there is a very short list of qualified appraisers from across the United States who possess this specialized knowledge. Agri Affiliates team of Certified General Appraisers have seasoned experience within their chosen area of specialization.