About the Appraiser

Experienced Agricultural & Rural Property Appraisals

Katie Lowry, ARA

JK Appraisal & Consulting is led by Katie Lowry, ARA, an experienced agricultural land appraiser serving Southwest and Central Montana. With a passion for real estate valuation that began in 1998, Katie has built her practice on careful analysis, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing credible opinions of value for her clients.

Today, JK Appraisal & Consulting provides professional appraisal services for farms, ranches, agricultural land, and rural residential properties throughout the region. Each assignment is approached with a thorough understanding of Montana land markets and the factors that influence property value.

Professional Experience

Katie Lowry has more than two decades of experience appraising agricultural and rural properties across Montana. She works with property owners, lenders, attorneys, and investors who need a reliable valuation for important financial and legal decisions.

Her appraisal work includes a wide range of property types, including:

  • Full-time and part-time ranches
  • Irrigated, dryland, and rangeland farms
  • Recreational and mountain properties
  • Rural residential properties and acreage homes
  • Equine facilities and large land tracts
  • Mining claims and unique rural properties

Each appraisal report is prepared with detailed research and analysis to provide an objective and well-supported opinion of value

Accredited Agricultural Appraiser (ARA)

Katie holds the Accredited Rural Appraiser (ARA) designation through the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. This professional designation reflects advanced training and experience in the appraisal of agricultural and rural properties.

In addition to standard appraisal assignments, Katie also completes Uniform Agricultural Appraisal Reports (UAAR) and has experience completing appraisals in accordance with Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions when required.

These standards help ensure that each appraisal meets strict professional guidelines and provides reliable valuation results.

Local Knowledge Matters

Montana is a non-disclosure state, meaning property sale prices are not publicly recorded. Because of this, agricultural appraisals require extensive research and confirmation of sales data.

JK Appraisal & Consulting verifies sales information through a trusted network of brokers, buyers, sellers, and appraisal professionals to ensure that every report reflects accurate and reliable market data.

This local knowledge is essential for understanding the unique factors that influence the value of farms, ranches, and rural land across the region.

Serving Southwest & Central Montana

JK Appraisal & Consulting provides appraisal services across a wide portion of Montana, including counties such as:

  • Beaverhead
  • Broadwater
  • Carbon
  • Cascade
  • Deer Lodge
  • Fergus
  • Gallatin
  • Golden Valley
  • Granite
  • Jefferson
  • Judith Basin
  • Lewis & Clark
  • Madison
  • Meagher
  • Musselshell
  • Park
  • Powell
  • Stillwater
  • Sweet Grass
  • Wheatland

A Commitment to Accurate Valuation

Appraisals are complex and often require days or weeks of research depending on the size and characteristics of the property. JK Appraisal & Consulting works closely with clients throughout the process, ensuring they understand each step of the appraisal and the analysis behind the final opinion of value.

The goal is simple: provide clear, professional appraisal reports that help clients make informed decisions about their property.

Need an agricultural or rural property appraisal?

Contact JK Appraisal & Consulting today to discuss your property and schedule an appraisal.