Services

CX is an appraisal firm specializing in the valuation of and consulting on agricultural and rural properties. The firm is active in specialized appraisal and consulting services, with special emphasis on larger, complex properties, challenging appraisal assignments, the wine industry, water rights, undivided property interests, and conservation easements.

We have appraised properties, on a fee basis, for a broad spectrum of clients, including federal, state, and local government agencies, major local, national and international banks and financial institutions, major insurance companies, pension funds, pension fund advisors, and numerous attorneys, accountants, corporations and individual landowners.

More specifically, we provide appraisal and consulting services for the following needs:

• Buyers and sellers needing an estimate of market value,
• Financing and mortgage loans,
• Estate planning and settlement,
• Undivided (minority or partial) interests and discounts,
• Litigation support,
• Conservation easements,
• Eminent domain takings (by negotiation or condemnation),
• Water rights analysis, and
• Equipment valuation.

We appraise all types of agricultural properties and facilities throughout the Western United States, including:

• Vineyards,
• Wineries,
• Table grape, tree fruit, citrus and vegetable (including tomato and garlic) packing house and cold storage facilities,
• Large, integrated dairy facilities,
• Nut hullers and dryers,
• Irrigated cropland,
• Orchards, and
• Rangeland.

Other services:

• Creation of custom maps and exhibits,