Russel D. Rice is a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser with nearly 30 years of experience in residential, commercial, agricultural, and partial-interest valuation. Since entering the profession in 1997, he has built extensive expertise in appraisal and review assignments for mortgage lending, secondary market transactions, bond loan programs, relocation, proposed construction, estate settlement, portfolio and feasibility analysis, partition matters, pre-foreclosure and REO properties, and litigation support.

He is especially experienced in expert witness and litigation-related valuation matters, including eminent domain, partition, divorce, zoning, redevelopment, watershed takings, and trespass cases. Russel has provided appraisal expert services in depositions, bench trials, circuit court actions, condemnation hearings, and public zoning proceedings. His qualifications are further supported by specialized coursework in expert witness testimony, eminent domain, condemnation, and valuation of partial interests and acquisitions.

In addition to appraisal practice, Russel is an AQB Certified USPAP Instructor and an active leader within the profession. He holds the MAI, ASA, MRICS, R/W-AC, GAA, RAA, and MNAA designations and has served in leadership roles with the West Virginia Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board and The Appraisal Foundation Advisory Council.

Licenses and Certifications

West Virginia Certified General Real Estate Appraiser — License No. CG410, expires 09/30/2026

Ohio Certified General Real Estate Appraiser (Reciprocity) — License No. 2009004512, expires 12/28/2027

Indiana Certified General Appraiser — License No. CG42500025, expires 06/30/2026

Maryland Certified General — License No. 04-35658, expires 06/06/2025

Pennsylvania Certified General Appraiser — License No. GA003995, expires 06/30/2027

Kentucky Certified General Real Property Appraiser — License No. 4739, expires 07/01/2026

AQB Certified USPAP Instructor — Instructor ID No. 45371, expires 12/31/2027