We've appraised modern hog facilities in nine states!

However, over 80% of the properties we appraise are within an hour's drive from Mason City.

The philosophy at Benchmark Agribusiness is that there is a lot more involved in knowing the real estate market than spending an afternoon at the local courthouse.

The two appraisers at Benchmark have over 75 years of combined industry experience in North Central Iowa.

We know the neighborhoods and the market makers within those neighborhoods.

Yes.

Fred Greder is a Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Iowa. Many clients specifically choose Benchmark Agribusiness to find out what their real estate is worth because they are considering selling the property.

They want an objective opinion from someone who does not anticipate a possible future interest in the property. We’ve become adept at walking that fine line between the objectivity it takes to be an appraiser while still being available to also offer the services of a broker.

Being a broker has made me a better appraiser. Now , when I sign an appraisal report, I ask myself, “Okay Greder, do you think you could find somebody to pay that much?”

Or, “Okay Greder, have you gathered enough information about these farms to answer all of the questions of a potential buyer prospect?” If not, I still don’t know enough about the farm to state an opinion of value.

I’ve gotten the sense from the farm community that I have more creditability as a valuation expert by being in the arena with the lions.