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Specialized appraisals. Defensible results.

From productive farmland to recreational acreage, rural homes to commercial buildings — we deliver USPAP-compliant valuations built for the decision you're trying to make.

01 · Agriculture

Agricultural Land & Operations

Indiana farmland is one of the most carefully analyzed asset classes in real estate — and one of the easiest to undervalue if the appraiser doesn't understand soil productivity, drainage, CSR ratings, and the rhythms of the local land market.

We appraise productive farmland of all sizes and types, supported by current local comparable sales, USDA soil data, yield analysis, and direct knowledge of the Indiana ag economy.

Ideal for: farm purchases and sales, lender financing, refinance, estate & gift tax, succession planning, partition actions, conservation easements, and 1031 exchanges.

Property types we appraise:

  • Row crop farmland (corn, soybean, wheat)
  • Pasture, hay ground, and CRP land
  • Dairy and livestock operations
  • Specialty crop and produce operations
  • Grain handling, storage, and ag infrastructure
  • Mixed-use farms with residential and outbuildings
★ The benefit: A valuation that captures every dollar of productive value — and gives lenders, the IRS, or a court room a defensible number they can rely on.
02 · Rural Residential

Country Homes & Acreage Properties

A home sitting on twelve acres is not the same as a home in a subdivision — and trying to appraise it with cookie-cutter residential methodology can leave real value on the table or break a financing deal that should have closed.

As Certified General Appraisers, we have the credential to value rural residential properties of any size, complexity, or price point — using comparable sales that actually reflect what these properties trade for in the Indiana market.

Ideal for: high-value rural homes, hobby farms, equestrian estates, properties with significant outbuildings, large-acreage residential, and any country property where standard residential appraisal won't tell the full story.

Property types we appraise:

  • Country homes with significant acreage
  • Hobby farms and homesteads
  • Equestrian estates and horse properties
  • Properties with workshops, barns, and outbuildings
  • Lake homes and waterfront residential
  • Custom-built and unique rural residences
★ The benefit: An appraisal that values your land, improvements, and lifestyle features correctly — supporting a smoother sale, a successful refinance, or a fair negotiation.
03 · Rural & Recreational

Timber, Hunting & Recreational Land

Recreational property doesn't behave like farmland — and a buyer paying a premium for a quality hunting tract, mature timber, or waterfront isn't paying for soybean yield. Valuing recreational land well requires understanding what actually drives the recreational buyer pool: cover, water, neighboring use, road access, timber stocking, and trophy potential.

We bring the same defensible methodology to recreational property that we bring to any other commercial assignment — supported by current rec-market comparable sales.

Ideal for: recreational property transactions, conservation easement valuations, timber inventory and disposal, estate planning for legacy hunting tracts, partition actions, and lender financing of recreational acreage.

Property types we appraise:

  • Hunting tracts and managed wildlife properties
  • Timberland and managed forest acreage
  • Waterfront, lakefront, and riverfront recreational land
  • Conservation easement properties
  • Mixed recreational/agricultural tracts
  • Cabin and lodge improvements on recreational acreage
★ The benefit: Capture the full recreational premium your property commands — instead of being valued like a generic piece of woods.
04 · General Commercial

Commercial Real Estate

Commercial property is valued on the income it produces, the cost to replace it, and what comparable properties have sold for — applied with judgment about market conditions, lease quality, and asset-specific factors. As Certified General Appraisers, we are licensed to handle commercial assignments of any complexity.

We deliver clear, well-supported commercial appraisals that lenders accept, attorneys can argue from, and CPAs can file behind.

Ideal for: commercial purchase or sale, SBA financing, conventional commercial lending, property tax appeals, partnership buyouts, estate & gift tax, divorce, and bankruptcy proceedings.

Property types we appraise:

  • Retail, restaurant, and storefront property
  • Office buildings and professional space
  • Industrial, warehouse, and flex-use property
  • Mixed-use and multi-tenant buildings
  • Self-storage and special purpose property
  • Vacant commercial land and development sites
★ The benefit: A decision-grade valuation that supports the financing, tax position, or legal argument you're building it for.
Why People Order an Appraisal

Common reasons clients call AgVal

Not sure if you need an appraisal? Here are some of the situations we handle most often.

Lender Financing

Purchase, refinance, and SBA loans.

Estate & Gift Tax

Date-of-death and gift valuations for IRS filings.

Property Tax Appeals

Independent valuations to challenge over-assessments.

Divorce

Marital property valuation supporting equitable division.

Buy / Sell Decisions

Pre-listing or pre-purchase valuation for confidence.

Litigation Support

Partition actions, eminent domain, and disputes.

1031 Exchanges

Allocation and value support for like-kind exchanges.

Conservation Easements

Before-and-after valuations for easement donations.

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