Lucas Riesenberg

ASSOCIATE APPRAISER

Lucas@PeoplesCompany.com
Office: 515.222.1347
Mobile: 712.830.3836

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BIO
Lucas joined the Peoples Company appraisal team as an intern in May 2021 and began working full-time as an Appraisal Trainee in December 2022. He holds an Associate General Appraiser License in Iowa and is working towards a Certified General Appraisal License. Lucas has completed all 300 hours of qualifying education and amassed over 3,000 hours of direct appraisal experience. His expertise spans the appraisal of agricultural land, recreational land, agricultural businesses, livestock facilities, and rural residential properties across Iowa. 

EDUCATION
Iowa State University, Bachelor’s in Agricultural Studies, Ames, IA, 2022
American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers
Appraisal Institute
McKissock Learning
 
RELATED COURSEWORK
Basic Appraisal Principles | 12/11/2020
Basic Appraisal Procedures | 2/5/2021
15-Hour National USPAP Course | 3/23/2021
Sales Comparison Approach | 7/22/2021
Statistics, Modeling and Finance | 3/7/2023
General Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use | 3/16/2023
General Report Writing and Case Studies | 4/24/2023
Site Valuation and Cost Approach | 2/22/2024
General Income Approach Part 1 | 3/21/2024
General Income Approach Part 2 | 4/11/2024
Commercial Appraisal Review - Subject Matter Elective | 9/3/2024
Expert Witness for Commercial Appraisers - Subject Matter Elective | 9/3/2024
 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Peoples Company - Clive, IA
Appraisal Trainee (December 2022 – Present)
• Conduct appraisals of agricultural land, recreational land, agricultural businesses, livestock facilities, and rural residential properties.
• Perform market research, comparable sales analysis, and report writing to develop accurate property valuations.
• Work collaboratively with clients and colleagues to meet deadlines and uphold industry standards.
Appraisal Intern (May 2021 – December 2022)
• Assisted with property inspections, data collection, and analysis for appraisals across Iowa.
• Gained experience with a variety of valuation methodologies and client-focused reporting.
 
AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers