Land Appraisal and Valuation

Land appraisal and valuation can be an extensive process and having a trusted partner with experience in developing financial models for both large institutional land investment objectives, and smaller properties where income generation may not be the principal objective is critical.

With over 55 years of experience in forest and land sales, a dedicated technical forestry consulting team, and a timberland management division, LandVest is uniquely qualified to help clients with optimal valuation strategies.

Land appraisal services include:

HIGHEST AND BEST USE ANALYSIS

A key component within the land appraisal process is researching all uses that are reasonably probable, economically viable and considered a legal, permitted use. Our team of qualified appraisers can provide this analysis as a stand-alone document indicating the land’s highest and best use only, without the paired valuation analysis.

MAI EXPERTISE

The Appraisal Institute is the oldest and most respected appraisal organization in the United States and it's Member of the Appraisal Institute (MAI) designation is the highest qualification in the appraisal industry. 40% of LandVest's licensed appraisers have achieved their MAI designation. This unmatched team of experts can assist with the most complex valuations.

CONSERVATION EASEMENT DESIGN AND APPRAISAL

The valuation of a conservation easement plays a vital role within the movement to protect private and public land for outdoor recreation, sustainable land management, and preservation. Our appraisal team has the expertise to perform these valuations based on our combined knowledge of land valuation and forestry applications.

Learn more about our Forestry Consulting and Management capabilities.