Profile

Howard Audsley, ARA was born in the mid-1950s in Carrollton, Missouri. He was raised on a combination livestock and grain farm in Carroll County, MO, and graduated from the University of Missouri, Columbia, with a BS in Agriculture.

Howard holds the prestigious Accredited Rural Appraiser (ARA) designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. He is a Missouri State Certified General Appraiser (#RA 001006).

Active in promoting excellence in his profession, Howard has held numerous positions of leadership among professional Appraisers, including holding the office of President, Missouri Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA), Secretary/Treasurer, Chairman of the Education Committee, and Chairman of the Accrediting Committee. He has also served as a member of the Bylaws Committee and Ethics Committee.

Serving as an instructor for the ASFMRA, Howard teaches several courses, including "A-110 Fundamentals", "A-200 Principles", "A-270 Income Capitalization", "A-290 Highest and Best Use" and "A-300 Advanced Rural Appraisal". His commitment to continuing education extends to himself, of course, and he has qualified under the ASFMRA Mandatory Continuing Education program.

Perhaps more important is his practical, problem solving experience, with over 25 years in the field. Howard has completed appraisals in over 80 counties in Missouri, as well as in Iowa, Illinois, Arkansas and Oklahoma. His client list includes buyers, sellers, owners, prospective owners, lenders, attorneys and governmental agencies.

Areas of expertise include eminent domain appraisals, including takings for roads, powerlines, sewer lines and flowage easements. Agricultural appraisals include vacant land to improved properties, including orchards, vineyards, dairies, hog confinement properties, grain elevators, seed cleaners, cropland and livestock farms of all sizes. And his extensive experience doesn't stop at the city line: he is experienced with appraisals for urban and commercial properties, including offices, apartments, retail stores, warehouses, manufacturing buildings, subdivisions and vacant urban land.

With unparalled commitment to ethical and professional standards, Audsley & Associates stands ready to put Howard's years of experience at your disposal. Please feel free to call or email Howard for more information.