Land Appraisal Services You Can Trust:
Accurate, Reliable, Agricultural Land Appraisals
In agriculture, accurate land valuations are essential for informed decision-making—whether you're managing an estate, transferring land to family, buying or selling property, gifting property, or navigating legal complexities.
Hertz Appraisal Services delivers high-quality agricultural land appraisals backed by decades of experience, regional expertise, and a deep understanding of the rural land market. We offer prompt, professional service and provide reports that are easy to understand and withstand scrutiny.
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Why Land Appraisals Matter for Farmland Owners
Appraisals are more than just a number—they’re a critical part of:
Estate Planning and Settlements: Establishing fair market value and stepped-up basis for inherited farmland.
Gifting and Family Transfers: Determining accurate values for IRS reporting and family trust structuring.
Buying and Selling: Helping buyers and sellers make informed decisions with confidence.
Legal and Financial Needs: Supporting litigation, asset management, and financial reporting with well-supported values.
Our certified farmland appraisers understand the financial and emotional implications that farmland ownership can carry. That’s why every appraisal we provide is delivered with care, clarity, and professional integrity.
Who We Serve
We work with a variety of clients across the Midwest, including:
We proudly serve clients in Iowa, Illinois, southern Minnesota, western Indiana, and southern Wisconsin. |
Types of Property Our Land Appraisers Evaluate
Every farmland property is unique—and so are the requirements for accurately appraising them. Our team has the experience and tools to assess a wide variety of property types, including:
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Our Appraisal Process: What to Expect
Here’s what you can expect when you work with Hertz to appraise your property.
We listen to understand your needs, deadlines, and objectives. Whether you’re in the early stages of estate planning or facing a tight deadline for a land sale, we adapt to your timeline.
A certified appraiser visits the property to gather detailed information, assess physical characteristics, and note any improvements or encumbrances.
Using comparable sales data, land trends, and market conditions from our extensive network of real estate professionals across the Midwest, we develop a well-supported valuation.
We deliver a comprehensive report using the Uniform Agricultural Appraisal Report (UAAR) format.
Our reports are:
- Easy to read and understand
- Compliant with USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice)
- Designed to answer common questions and address potential challenges before they arise
How Our Farm Appraisers Determine Value
Every agricultural appraisal we complete is built on sound methodology. We consider:
Sales Comparison | Income | Cost |
Our team analyzes local land sales, market trends, yield potential, and property-specific attributes to develop a well-supported valuation that reflects true market value.
Estate and Tax-Focused Appraisal Expertise
Estate settlements can be emotionally and financially complex, especially when farmland is involved. We specialize in appraisals for:
- Estate tax liability
- Step-up in basis calculations
- IRS Section 2032A valuation requirements for qualified agricultural property
We work hand-in-hand with attorneys, CPAs, and fiduciaries to deliver compliant, defensible reports that ease the burden on families and legal representatives alike.
Serving Landowners Across the Midwest
| Hertz Appraisal Services is proud to serve agricultural landowners in Iowa, Illinois, southern Minnesota, western Indiana, and southern Wisconsin. With local appraisers stationed throughout the region, we understand the characteristics, trends, and structures unique to each state and county. Our team stays current on local zoning laws, drainage patterns, lease structures, and farmland quality indexes to ensure each appraisal is rooted in regional expertise. |
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What Sets Hertz Land Appraisers Apart
Certified | Midwest Market | Clarity & |
Professional | On-Time | Cost-Effective |
Meet Out Farmland Appraisal Team
Our team of certified agricultural appraisers brings decades of experience in rural land valuation. Many hold advanced designations through organizations such as the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA). With boots-on-the-ground knowledge and Midwest market insight, they understand the nuances of ag land in today’s economy.
Each team member is committed to delivering ethical, high-quality appraisals that landowners, attorneys, accountants, investment professionals, and institutions can rely on.
Beyond Traditional Appraisal
In addition to certified appraisal reports, we also offer non-appraisal valuation consultations in many of our service areas. These informal services can help you make strategic decisions when a full appraisal isn’t necessary. Whether you’re considering a sale, gifting land, or succession planning, we provide the insight you need.
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What Our Clients Say
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