At AgSouth Appraisers, we provide professional, timely and reliable appraisal services for a variety of agricultural needs. All appraisals are conducted in a professional manner by a certified and knowledgeable appraiser that understands the appraisal process, relevant markets and the characteristics of quality that determine and affect the value of agricultural property. All appraisals include a physical inspection of the property to assess its condition. All appraisal reports are written to conform to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP) outlining the ethical guidelines in conducting an appraisal and the content of an appraisal report.
Below is an outline of the types of property that we appraise, common appraisal requests, clients, types of appraisal reports and the contents of a completed appraisal report.
Types of Property Appraised
Beef Cattle
Dairy Cattle
Dairy Show Cattle
Tractors
Combines
Farm Implements
Farm Machinery
Farm Vehicles
Irrigation Equipment
Crop Handling
Harvested Crops
Non-harvested Crops
Appraisal Clients
Accountants
Agricultural Lenders
Attorneys
Auctioneers
Banks
Farm Equipment Credit Corporations
Farm Machinery Dealers
Farmers
Government Agencies
Insurance Companies
Livestock Breed Associations
Livestock Buyers/Traders
Real Estate Appraisers
Common Appraisal Requests
Bankruptcies
Buying/Selling Livestock or Equipment
Divorce Settlements/Disputes
Establishing Leases
Establishing Partnerships
Estate Settlements/Disputes
Insurance Claims/Disputes
Inventory Audits
Inventory Valuations
IRS Tax Audits
Liquidation Sales
Livestock or Equipment Lease Disputes
Loan Inspections
Obtaining Financing
Partnership Disputes
Purchasing Insurance
Retirements
Tax Deductible Donations
Other Miscellaneous Needs
Types of Appraisals Offered
Restricted Use Appraisal Report
Self-Contained Appraisal Report
Summary Appraisal Report (most common)
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Completed Appraisals
Your AgSouth appraiser will write a detailed and professional appraisal report that conforms to USPAP and contains the following information:
Any Other Supporting Documentation
Appraiser Certification
Appraiser Qualifications
Assumptions & Limiting Conditions
Description of the Property
Estimated Value of the Property by Classification
Intended Use of the Appraisal
Market Value Defined
Photographs
Purpose of the Appraisal
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