Rural Property Valuation

Rural Property Valuation provides up-to-date information on the many forces that affect agricultural and ranch properties in the United States. It lays the groundwork for a broad understanding of rural properties and offers specific data and analytical tools appraisers can use in their daily work. The text offers a rural perspective on appraisal basics such as
Property rights
Financing
Market analysis and highest and best use
Site and building improvements
The approaches to value
These additional topics unique to rural property are also covered:
Federal and state assistance programs
Soil analysis and carrying capacity
Agricultural production
Ranch management
Dairy farm operations
Permanent plantings
Timberland valuation
Rural Property Valuation is a landmark text that addresses the needs of practicing appraisers and provides valuable insights and information that cannot be found elsewhere. It should prove useful to appraisers who value rural properties once a year, once a month, or every day.