 Forestland Appraisals
Appraising the value of forested land requires solid knowledge of the real estate market, careful measurement of trees, a thorough analysis of timber markets, and experience in determining how value will be recognized in the measured timber and forestland.
When is a forestland appraisal needed?
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To evaluate investment opportunities
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To support public or private acquisitions
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To support financing for acquisitions
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To track the performance of an investment in forestland
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To determine the value of a conservation easement
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To estimate the value of a charitable contribution for tax purposes
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For eminent domain purposes
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For real estate partitioning
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For estate planning
Appraisal-related consulting services may also be engaged for investment analysis, litigation and expert testimony, development of conservation easements, and arbitration.
Extensive appraisal experience
Each forest appraisal is performed by a licensed appraiser, backed by extensive forest management experience, timber industry knowledge, and forest real estate market expertise from the fountains team of foresters and real estate professionals. We have:
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Decades of experience in forest land valuations
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Extensive database of forestland transactions and comparable land sales records
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Far-reaching networks of landowners, brokers, investors, managers and appraisers for a realistic assessment of a property's value.
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Specialists in the measurement and valuation of timber, and the relationship between timber value and market value for better forest appraisals.
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International experience and affiliations
fountains forestry has appraised millions of dollars of forested land for acquisition and divestiture by:
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Private landowners
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Corporate landowners
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Timberland investment management organizations (TIMOs)
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Real estate investment trusts (REITs)
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Forest product, sawmill, and logging industry
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Federal and state agencies
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Conservation groups
Comprehensive forest valuations
Since fountains specializes in forest management and land sales, characteristics relating to large tracts of land and forested properties are thoroughly researched and considered. Unique attributes may include mineral rights, deeds, conservation easements, environmental issues, and wildlife habitat.
A comprehensive forestland appraisal from a licensed appraiser at fountains forestry will give you the in-depth property knowledge and confidence to proceed with your land transaction.
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“Integrity, accuracy, thoroughness.”
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