Professional salesmanship in practically all land types.
License And Certificates
Lisa Saunders, ARA, CGRPA-KY
Accredited Rural Appraiser through a national organization called The American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers
Certified General Real Property Appraiser is a state required certification of appraise Certified General Real Property Appraiser
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Approved ROW Real Estate Appraiser
Kentucky Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Past President, 2007-2008 term
Specializing in women land owners, land estate holders.
Memberships
- International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO)
- Land Trust Alliance
- Trust for Public Land
- The International Dyslexia Association, Trained Orton-Gillingham Tutor
Education
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Economics, minor in business, The Ohio State University, 1979. Additional course work in taxes, real estate law and all prerequisite accounting courses toward CPA. Hometown – Huntington, West Virginia
Work History
1981-1986 – Assistant County Supervisor, USDA, Farm Services, Ohio
Review of loan documents for cash flow and security purposes for both operating and long-term loans. Performed appraisals of farm real estate, rural residential real estate, subsidized housing, and chattels. Lowered inventory property, and supported supervisor’s case volume as the largest in state.
1990-1991 – Fee Appraiser – Realty Research, Lexington, Kentucky
Commercial properties examples: plazas, downtown offices, conversions residential to professional office space, statewide appraisal of lumber yards, high end horse farms, transitional land
1991-1992 – Appraiser – US Forest Service, USDA, Virginia
Yellow Book Appraisals – Guest River Gorge Rails to Trails Project in Coburn, Virginia
1986-Present – F.A.R.M. Appraisals, LLC, Kentucky, Farms and Rural Markets
Clients: government entities, attorneys, private individuals, banks, estates in 34 counties
Projects:
Expansions
- Appraisal of 1200 acres over 20 years for assemblage by private individual
- The Civil War Preservation Trust, The Perryville Battlefield, and Battle of Richmond, Richmond, Kentucky
- U.S. Department of Interior – Fish and Wildlife Service acquisitions for expansion of Wildlife Management Areas, western Kentucky
- The William Whitley House through The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Review
- Developed bank engagement letters and standard policies for appraisers for United Citizen Bank, Performed review of appraisals under the Dodd-Frank Act
Conservations Easement Appraisals:
- IRS charitable donations to the Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easements through the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, and the Bluegrass Conservancy, Lexington, Kentucky
- Purchase of Development Rights Program, Lexington Fayette Urban County Government
- USDA-NRCS Wetland, Grassland, Farm and Ranch, Healthy Forest conservation programs
- Multi-county wide and statewide market analyses
- Isaac Shelby House State Historic Site, 300 acres, ISTEA, Lincoln County, Kentucky
Property Types Include:
- General Agricultural Farms
- Commercial, Agricultural Facilities, Rural
- Dairy Facilities
- Historic Homes
- Land In Transition And Residential Subdivision Land
- Prominent High-End Horse Farms
- Row Crop Farms
- Small Horse Farms
- Steep Wooded Land
Todd Akridge
Todd Akridge (pronounced "acreage") is a Partner, Broker, and Auctioneer with Americana Real Estate & Auctions, as well as an Associate Real Estate Appraiser with F.A.R.M. Appraisals LLC in Lexington, KY. With over 20 years in real estate, he has conducted auctions nationwide, specializing in farms, land, equine properties, timber, and luxury homes.
Raised on a beef cattle and burley tobacco farm, Todd’s deep agricultural background enhances his expertise in real estate. He has also worked as a crop adjuster and consultant for Fortune 500 insurance companies and banks, supporting American farmers across the South and Midwest.
Affiliations & Credentials:
- Campbellsville University – Alumni
- National & Kentucky Auctioneers Associations – Member
- Certified Estate Specialist (CES) – NAA
- Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program (CAPP) Graduate
- Master Cattleman – University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
Todd enjoys hiking, kayaking, & spending time on his family farm with his wife, Danielle, and their coonhound, Delilah.