Michael Schorpp
Certified General Appraiser
Michael.Schorpp@PeoplesCompany.com
Office: 515.222.1347
Mobile: 515.341.7108
Michael Schorpp
Certified General Appraiser
BIO
Michael Schorpp is a Certified General Appraiser specializing in farmland and rural real estate across the state of Iowa. Michael joined Peoples Company in 2022 and has since gained extensive experience from some of the best in the business in the valuation of agricultural properties. He provides clients with accurate, well-supported appraisals that inform sound decision making. Grounded in a deep understanding of Iowa's farmland market, Michael combines market data, local insights, and practical knowledge to deliver appraisals that meet both industry standards and client expectations.
EDUCATION AND RELATED COURSEWORK
Iowa State University, BS - Agricultural Studies, 2021
McKissock:
McKissock:
- Basic Appraisal Principles, 2022
- Basic Appraisal Procedures, 2022
- 2020-2021 15-Hour National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, 2022
- Supervisor-Trainee Course for Iowa, 2022
- General Report Writing and Case Studies, 2025
- 2024-2025 7-Hour National USPAP Update, 2025
- Commercial Appraisal Review, 2025
- Expert Witness for Commercial Appraisers, 2025
American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA):
- Sales Comparison Approach for General Appraisers, 2022
- General Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use, 2023
- Cost Approach for General Appraisers, 2025
Appraisal Institute:
- General Appraiser Income Approach/Part 1, 2025
- General Appraiser Income Approach/Part 2, 2025
EXPERIENCE
February 2022 - Present, Peoples Company
June 2021 - February 2022, Wells Fargo
December 2019 - May 2021, Wilbur-Ellis Company
May 2020 - August 2020, Champion Seed of Iowa
LICENSES
Certified General Appraiser, Iowa #CG03987
AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
ASFMRA, Associate Member
ASFMRA YPN Committee Member 2025
ASFMRA YPN Committee Member 2025
