Agricultural and farm appraisal services help you find the value of your rural land. Appraisals are commonly required to provide loan officers with information on loan collateral properties, to determine a value for sale or purchase, or to settle an estate. High Plains Farm Credit state certified general land appraisers provide accurate and detailed valuations.

Farm and Agricultural Land Appraisal Services

Learn the Value of Your Assets With High Plains Land Appraisal Services

Get precise and reliable farm appraisal services for your agricultural land and property. Whether you're buying, selling, or seeking an accurate valuation for financing or estate planning purposes, our expert appraisers are here to help. 

Ensure you know the true value of your farmland with professional appraisals. Our experts provide thorough evaluations for all types of agricultural property. 

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Why Choose Our Farm Appraisal Services

At High Plains Farm Credit, we specialize in providing high-quality farmland appraisals and agricultural appraisals. Our experienced team of state certified general land appraisers ensures you receive an accurate and detailed evaluation of your farm’s value.

  • Expert Appraisers: With decades of rural appraisal experience and in-depth knowledge of agricultural land and property, our team has the tools needed to get the numbers right. They also have access to extensive information and market sales data.

  • Accurate Valuations: We conduct objective, unbiased analysis to provide precise appraisals that help you make informed decisions regarding your farmland. 

  • Comprehensive Services: We offer services for both farmland appraisal and agricultural property valuation to meet all your needs. 

  • Full-Time Professionals: Our appraisers are full-time experts, specializing in agricultural property with a thorough understanding of the industry. 

How Our Farm Appraisal Process Works

  • 1

    Initial Consultation: We gather key information about your property and appraisal needs.

  • 2

    Site Visit and Inspection: Our experts visit the property to assess its condition, soil quality, improvements, and more.

  • 3

    Valuation and Report: After collecting data, we provide a detailed appraisal report with accurate valuation figures.

Common Reasons for an Appraisal

  • Provide loan officers with information on loan collateral properties
  • Determine a value for sale or purchase
  • Settle an estate

Fee Appraisal Services

The HPFC appraisal team’s expertise extends beyond services on loan collateral properties. Even if you’re not financing through High Plains Farm Credit, our appraisers complete private fee appraisals.

Join the attorneys, accountants, realtors, business partners, and property owners seeking the opinions of our appraisers to guide real estate decisions.

Our competitive fees are determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on unique property and appraisal report requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions About Appraisal Services

New to land appraisals or have questions about the process? Check out some frequently asked questions and contact our team for more details!

A land appraisal is the process of estimating the market value of a parcel of land.

Land appraisals are typically completed by professional real estate appraisers. High Plains Farm Credit has five Certified General Appraisers on staff who have experience appraising various types of agricultural properties.

There are several reasons that a piece of land may be appraised. The most common include:

  • Assisting loan officers in determining how much to loan on a piece of land
  • Determining a value for sale or for purchase
  • Settling an estate

All appraisals adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). The three approaches commonly used to value real estate include:

  • The Sales Comparison Approach
  • The Income Approach
  • The Cost Approach

Processes include, but are not limited to:

  • Research of relevant market data
  • Inspection of the land to assess its characteristics
  • Research on comparable sales

The appraiser-client relationship is confidential and not public record.

The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) states that “an appraiser must act in good faith regarding the legitimate interests of the client in the use of confidential information and in the communication of assignment results.”

The timeline can vary based on the scope of the appraisal and the availability of data. Generally, it can take from a few days to a few weeks to complete an appraisal.

The cost can vary widely, depending on the size and location of the land and the complexity of the appraisal. There is no specific pricing structure and all assignments are quoted individually.

Land appraisals are based on sales that have already taken place. Therefore, they can be accurate. However, if the market is trending upward or downward, they may not be exactly what the client is expecting.

Know the Value of Your Farm and Agricultural Land

Our appraisal team can perform a land value appraisal even if you are not financing through us. Get in touch with our team at High Plains Farm Credit today for reliable farm appraisal services!

Contact Our Certified General Appraisers Today

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Kirk Green

Senior VP Appraiser

785-623-1961

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Cami Long

VP Appraiser

620-450-7694

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Nathan Copeland

VP Appraiser

785-798-7512

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Barry Schwien

VP Appraiser

785-798-7376

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Kelton Schuckman

AVP Appraiser

785-259-3496

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Ready to Work With High Plains?

Get the most accurate farm appraisal with our expert services. We provide reliable and comprehensive appraisals for your farmland or rural property.

Contact us today to set up your appraisal or speak with an expert about your agricultural property needs.