About Pinnacle Valuation Group
Pinnacle Valuation Group is a Virginia‑based appraisal and consulting practice focused on rural land, agricultural assets, and complex real estate assignments. The firm was founded on a simple principle: deliver clear, defensible valuation work grounded in real‑world agricultural knowledge and rigorous market analysis.
Our practice combines advanced appraisal methodology with hands‑on experience in rural land, soils, timber, agricultural operations, and integrator‑controlled poultry facilities. We serve lenders, attorneys, CPAs, landowners, and developers who require reliable valuation support for high‑stakes decisions.
Pinnacle provides the level of technical depth and professionalism expected from a larger valuation firm, while maintaining the responsiveness, consistency, and direct communication that only a dedicated specialist can offer
Leadership
Pinnacle Valuation Group is led by Michael Rally, a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser with extensive experience in rural land and agricultural property valuation.
Michael’s background includes:
Chief Appraiser, Colonial Farm Credit — overseeing valuation for a diverse agricultural and commercial real estate portfolio
Senior Appraiser, Colonial Farm Credit — completing and reviewing complex agricultural and conservation easement assignments
Real Estate Assessor, Augusta County — specializing in rural land, land‑use taxation, and defending valuations for the Commissioner of Revenue
Commercial Appraisal Experience — through Metropolitan Commercial Valuations in the Washington D.C. metro region
He has valued poultry operations, swine facilities, equine centers, wineries, timber tracts, mitigation banks, and large historic farms across Virginia.
Michael’s training includes advanced coursework through the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA), the Appraisal Institute, and the UVA Weldon Cooper Center, with specialized education in conservation easements, agricultural valuation, and complex property analysis.
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