About Us
In 1994, Michael Kallstrom began Big Bend Agricultural Appraisals, bringing years of experience in farm management and appraising. Since then, Big Bend Agricultural Appraisals has served over 200 clients, providing extensive expertise and the best in real estate valuation services. Kristen Los joined the business in 2010 and is a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser. Zachary Kallstrom is currently an appraiser trainee. Together the staff of BBAA offers the highest integrity and professional practice in the valuation of agricultural real estate.
Michael G. Kallstrom, ARA
Certification
Washington State Certified General Appraiser - License Number 1100184
Affiliation
American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers - Accredited Member
Designation
Agricultural and Rural Appraiser (ARA) with ASFM&RA - Member Number 1747
Advanced Appraisal Education
- Environmental Assessment & Permanent Plantings
- Advanced Rural Appraisal (A-30)
- Eminent Domain (A-25)
- Principles of Rural Appraisal (A-20)
- Appraisal Report Writing (A-15)
- Code of Ethics & Uniform Standards of Professional Practice (A-12)
- Fundamentals of Rural Appraisal (A-10)
Experience
1994 - Present, Appraiser, Big Bend Agricultural Appraisals, Inc., Ephrata, Washington
1993 - 1994, Appraiser, Farm Credit Services, Moses Lake, Washington
1992 - 1993, Appraiser, Equity Service, Moses Lake, Washington
1991 - 1992, Appraiser, Farm Credit Services, Walla Walla, Washington
1987 - 1991, Appraiser, Grant County Assessor, Ephrata, Washington
1983 - 1987, Farm Manager, Sun Basin Farms, Ephrata, Washington
Education
B.A. Degree, Real Estate & Land Development, Eastern Washington University, 1982
Kristen N. Los
Certification
Washington State Certified General Appraiser - License Number 1102329
Affiliation
American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers - Associate Member
Appraisal Education
- Going Concern Value and Intangible Assets Seminar
- Columbia Basin Water Management Issues Seminar
- Washington Tree Fruit Industry Seminar
- Expert Witness for Commercial Appraisers
- Commercial Appraisal Review
- Best Rural Appraisal Practices
- General Appraiser Income Approach - Part 1 & 2
- General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach
- General Appraiser Site Valuation & Cost Approach
- Basic Appraisal Principles
- Basic Appraisal Procedures
- National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
Experience
2010 - Present, Big Bend Agricultural Appraisals, Inc., Ephrata, Washington
2010 - Research Assistant, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
Education
B.S. Degree, University of Idaho, 2010