Rocky Mountain Appraisal, LLC Agriculture Appraisals

We are fully Certified and Qualified to Appraise your Livestock, Farm Machinery and Farm Equipment. We have been certified with The American Society of Agricultural Appraisers (ASAA). Among the certifications across the country, not only are we certified but we also have years of experience and a profound knowledge of agriculture. We work hard to get your property appraised at the correct value and ensure it is done in a timely manner. If you are looking for an Agricultural Appraisal, whether it be Farm, Dairy, Ranching, or well Crop in California USA, we are the right choice!

About Agriculture Appraisals

An agriculture appraisal is used to appraise the value of a farm by appraising the land, the equipment, and the livestock that the farm owns. These appraisals can be done on farms of all sizes, even large agribusinesses will ask for an appraisal from time to time. Every farmer will need an agriculture appraisal at one point even if they are part-time farmers. The most common reason for getting one is to revalue the property for tax reasons, but they can also be used when farmers choose to sell equipment, land, or livestock. They’re also used to determine how much a farmer should be compensated in case of condemnation of lands due to crop disease. Agriculture appraisals also often play a big role when farmers decide to expand their business.

Commonly Asked Questions Agriculture Appraisal

Agricultural appraisals are performed on a certain schedule in accordance with state requirements. The appraisal process consists of reviewing applications submitted for valuation purposes. The valuation determines how much is paid in taxes for the property. Appraisers monitor land in a specific region to monitor the changes in the values of the property. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about the agricultural appraisal process.

Rollbacks are required in order to recover the difference in taxes paid on a property within the valuation was lower. The rollback is only required when the value of the land’s usage patterns change.

The schedule for appraisal is tied to a cycle. It is not tied to a specific person, so if the land is sold, the schedule is based on the last year of appraisal.

A person who owns multiples tracts of land adjacent to each other, will have one single appraisal for the entirety of land.

A person can supply financial documentation, financial reports, and statements from other property owners. A person can also supply income tax records to illustrate their history for a given property.

If the property is considered to be a residence, the owner may qualify for an exemption if the ownership can be linked to the current tax year.

A follow-up meeting can be requested. Substantial documentation and additional paperwork can be submitted to challenge the appraisal or the use classifications.