Kathy Pettinger

AGRICULTURAL APPRAISALS

Real Estate Appraiser

Kathy Pettinger | Real Estate Appraiser

Kathy Pettinger is an experienced real estate appraiser specializing in the valuation of ag-related land types.

Prior to joining Iowa Appraisal in 2022, Kathy worked with Hertz Appraisal Services. She brings over a decade of experience in land appraisals.

A southwest Iowa native, Kathy grew up on a small farm in Cass County, giving her an appreciation for agriculture and land ownership.

Kathy is a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser with the State of Iowa, and an Iowa licensed real estate salesperson. She is a practicing affiliate of the Appraisal Institute, a member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA), including the Iowa Chapter, and has earned ASFMRA’s Accredited Rural Appraiser (ARA) designation. Kathy graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. in Management Information Systems.

In her free time, Kathy enjoys kayaking, gardening, quilting, and is learning to play the piano. Her favorite place to hike and camp is in Colorado. Six grandchildren keep her busy, as well!

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(515) 777-7080


"Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen."

~ Winston Churchill

  • Agricultural Real Estate Appraisal
    Agricultural land
    Farm-related improvements
    Production agricultural
    Properties
    Crop farms with grain facilities
    Recreational land

    Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisition (Yellow Book)

  • B.S. in Management Information Systems, Iowa State University

    Certified General Real Property Appraiser
    State of Iowa CG03326

    Accredited Rural Appraiser (ARA)
    American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA)

    Real Estate License, Salesperson
    State of Iowa S63367000

  • American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA)

    ASFMRA, Iowa Chapter – Board Member

    Appraisal Institute – Practicing Affiliate

    Appraisal Institute, Iowa Chapter