Decades of Expertise in
Agricultural & Commercial Valuation
Our Legacy
Agri/Com Appraisals has served Eastern Washington, Oregon, and Idaho for over 20 years. Founded by Dick Pulis—who began his career in 1961 with the Federal Land Bank—our firm was built on a foundation of deep-rooted agricultural knowledge. In 2004, Jim McCullough joined the firm, bringing a lifelong background in Pacific Northwest farming to the team.
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
Today, we continue that legacy of excellence, providing reports that strictly comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
The Gold Standard: Certified General Appraiser
As a Certified General Appraiser, Jim McCullough holds the highest level of real estate appraisal licensure issued by the state.
Unrestricted Authority
This credential authorizes the valuation of all property types—residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural—regardless of transaction value or complexity. It requires rigorous AQB-approved education and extensive field experience.
Specialized Expertise
- Agricultural Land & Orchard Valuations
- Multi-parcel & Mixed-use Holdings
- Commercial & Industrial Facilities
- Income-producing Assets
- Special-use Properties
James N. McCullough
WA State Certified General Appraiser – License #1101891
Advanced Education
- American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers
- Fundamentals of Appraisal (A-10)
- Principles of Rural Appraisal (A-20)
- Advanced Rural Appraisal (A-30)
- Code of Ethics & Uniform Standards of Professional Practice (A-12)
- Basic Appraisal Principals (AP593/C4624)
- General Appraiser Income Approach – Part I and Part II
- Appraising Agricultural Land In Transition (AP1400)
- Best Practices for Rural Property Appraisals
- Best in Business Ethics
- Key Issues of Grain Elevator Valuation
- Going Concern Value and Intangible Assets
- Introduction to the Valuation of Permanent Plantings
- Appraisal of Water Rights
- Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations
Professional Experience
- 2004 – Present: Agri/Com Appraisals
- 2000 – 2004: Small Business Owner
- 1993 – 2000: Farm Manager, Columbia Potato
- 1991 – 1993: Dock Foreman, Columbia Potato
- Served as President of the Washington Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers.