HISTORY

Daniel A. Pieper, bank executive and entrepreneur in Columbus, Indiana, founded Pieper Farm Service in 1967.  Dan's goal was to assist farm owners in the planning and management of their investment by specializing in farm management and sales, rural and residential appraisals, land use analysis and development in Bartholomew and surrounding counties in Indiana.  For over thirty years Pieper Farm Service met the expectations and respect of their clients and the business community. 
 

Today, Pieper Real Estate Services, Inc. manages over 7,100 acres of land in southern Indiana and performs appraisal, sales and consultation for a growing number of clientele including land and farm owners, investors, corporations, financial institutions and attorneys.

 

Kenneth A. Kaiser, President/Owner    

Born and raised on a farm in Franklin County, Indiana, Ken received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Sciences from Purdue University in 1983. Ken was employed by DeKalb Ag Research from 1983-1985 before joining Pieper Real Estate Services, Inc.
  • REAL ESTATE BACKGROUND: Indiana Licensed Real Estate Broker,  Illinois Licensed Real Estate Broker, Indiana Licensed Residential Certified Appraiser. 
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  • APPRAISAL EDUCATION: Successfully completed the following courses through the Appraisal Institute: Real Estate Appraisal Principles, Residential Valuation and Standards of Professional Practice Part A & B. Successfully completed the following course through the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, Inc. Eminent Domain
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  • MANAGEMENT EDUCATION: Successfully completed the following course through the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, Inc.: Principles of Professional Farm Management
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  • PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Member of the Local, State, and National Association of Realtors, Candidate in the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, Inc.
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  • OTHER AFFILIATIONS: Member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church , Past Volunteer Big Brothers/Big Sisters,  Member of the Knights of Columbus, Member and Past President of the East Columbus Breakfast Kiwanis Club and Graduate of the Leadership 20/20 of Bartholomew, Decatur, Jackson and Jennings Counties.
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