Certified Farmland Valuations You Can Rely On

TI-TRUST provides professional farm appraisals to support your financial, legal, and operational decisions. Whether you’re preparing for a land sale, settling an estate, or dividing family assets, our experienced team delivers trusted, accurate valuations that reflect the true market value of your property.

Trusted Appraisal Services for Every Need

We provide farmland appraisals for a variety of purposes, including:

  • Estate planning and settlement
  • 2032A Special Use Valuations
  • Family land divisions
  • Buying or selling farmland
  • Lending and financing

Each appraisal is conducted by a State-Certified General Real Estate Appraiser with deep knowledge of the agricultural real estate market.

Farm Services
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What to Expect from Our Process

A typical appraisal may take anywhere from 30 days to several months, depending on the complexity of the property and client needs. The process includes:

  • Initial request and file setup
  • Scope of work determined
  • On-site or remote property analysis
  • Income approach evaluation
  • Cost analysis development
  • Comparable sales review
  • Final opinion of value delivered to the client

Start Your Appraisal

TI-TRUST is here to help you understand the full value of your farmland. Contact us today to start your appraisal process.

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Meet Our Farm Appraisal Experts

We bring over 65 years of combined experience to farmland management and valuation. Contact our licensed farm specialists, managers, brokers, and appraisers today.

Joseph Harris - Sr. Vice President
Joseph E. Harris, II, AFM
Senior Vice President, Real Estate Broker
Quincy, IL Office
Farm Services
Joe is an Accredited Farm Manager and Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in Illinois and Missouri. He holds his Real Estate Managing Broker’s license in Illinois and his Real Estate Broker’s license in Missouri. Having over 40 years of experience managing farms and farm real estate, Joe confidently meets the needs of his clients. He graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and achieved his Accredited Farm Manager Designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. Joe is the Senior Vice President of Farm Services at TI-Trust, Inc. and lives on a farm in southern Adams County with his wife, Kim.
Sam Triplett
Sam P. Triplett
Appraiser, Real Estate Agent
Quincy, IL Office
Farm Services
Sam is an experienced Certified General Real Estate Appraiser licensed in Illinois and Missouri, and a licensed Real Estate Broker in Illinois. Sam grew up on a farm in Marion County, Missouri, where his passion for agriculture, nature, and stewardship for the land was instilled in him early in life. He attended the University of Missouri in Columbia, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Real Estate. His experience on the farm and background in business ensures his clients receive the highest level of specialized service. Sam performs certified appraisals for farm, land, and commercial properties in Western Illinois and Northeastern Missouri, and provides professional brokerage services in Illinois. He is an active member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. Sam can often be found on the farm, or travelling with his wife, Lauren, and their dog, Estes.
Amber Shupe
Amber R. Shupe
Farm Services Associate, Appraiser Trainee
Quincy, IL Office
Farm Services
Amber is a licensed Illinois Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser. She provides support for the management of farms in the states of Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana covering more than 30,000 acres. She currently assists with the preparation of appraisals for estate, lending, and buying / selling purposes. Amber holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Western Illinois University; and a Master of Arts degree in International Relations, from the American University in Washington, D. C. Amber lives with Abin in Mendon, Illinois along with their two children.