I started Kirkland Appraisals in 2003 as an opportunity to work from home and focus on appraisals. By focus, I mean that I don’t dabble in real estate brokerage. I exclusively appraise real estate and provide appraisal services such as expert witness testimony. I appraise land, office buildings, churches, shopping centers, flex buildings, warehouses, and more. Whatever the property type I’m working on, I strive to give well researched values with good supporting data and sound appraisal technique.
Time is of the essence. I hear that phrase a lot when clients order an appraisal. Quality appraisal work is useless if it is not in the hands of the right people at the right time. So I treat your deadlines as my own.
I have lived in the Triangle my whole life, and I have watched as local communities such as Cary expanded into multiple counties while land and property prices have experienced similar growth. I also saw first-hand the effects of slow-growth-oriented communities while I was a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
As an appraiser, I have worked in the Triangle and surrounding counties for over 25 years. During this time I have followed changing construction costs, evolving development models, and the growth of environmental initiatives. Every assignment is part of a continuous learning process. While I have a full appraisal background, I never assume that I know all the answers, and I never stop asking questions.
Through the Appraisal Institute and the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA), I have taken extensive class work and undergone peer review. I have maintained continuing education for the NC Appraisal Board, Appraisal Institute, and ASFMRA. Every year I seek out continuing education courses that directly apply to specialized fields of appraisal such as conservation easements, floodplain issues, and expert witness testimony.
If you have any questions regarding my background, my experience, or my availability, then please call any time. I look forward to helping you with your real estate concerns.
Rich Kirkland, MAI, ARA
Qualifications
Professional Experience
Kirkland Appraisals, LLC, Raleigh N.C.
Commercial Appraiser – 2003 to Present
Hester & Co., Raleigh N.C.
Commerical Appraiser – 1996 to 2003
Research Associate 1995 to 1996
Professional Affiliations
ARA Designation, 2025
MAI Designation #11796, 2001
State Certified General Appraiser #A4359, 1999
Education
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill N.C.
Bachelor of Arts in English, 1993
Nick Kirkland, Certified General Appraiser
Qualifications
Professional Experience
Kirkland Appraisals, LLC, Raleigh N.C.
Appraiser – 2015 to Present
Professional Affiliations
NC State Certified General Appraiser #A8662
VA License
KY License
IN License
Candidate for Designation with Appraisal Institute
Education
North Carolina State University, Raleigh N.C.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, 2018
Nick graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication. He has worked at Kirkland Appraisals for over 9 years and has testified at hundreds of public hearings ranging from planning boards to state siting boards. He works in all aspects of the company from client management to providing appraisals to preparing impact studies.
Swarna Chandrashekaran, Certified General Appraiser
Qualifications
Professional Experience
Kirkland Appraisals, LLC, Raleigh N.C.
Appraiser – 2021 to Present
Education
Jaipur National University, India
Master of Business Administration in Information Technology, 2017
Swarna joined Kirkland Appraisals, LLC in 2021 as a Trainee, gaining broad experience in the valuation of a wide range of real property types. By 2026, she advanced her career by becoming a State Certified General Appraiser. She holds an MBA in Information Technology from Jaipur National University, India, and has been a licensed North Carolina real estate professional since 2019. She remains committed to delivering accurate, reliable, and timely appraisal services.
Jayasree Krishnamoorthy, Certified General Appraiser
Qualifications
Professional Experience
Kirkland Appraisals, LLC, Raleigh N.C.
Appraiser – 2024 to present
Education
Bharathidasan University, India
Master of Science in Computer Science, 2001
Jay began her appraisal career in 2021 as a Registered Trainee. In 2024, she joined Kirkland Appraisal, LLC, as a Licensed Residential Appraiser, where she gained experience across a diverse range of appraisal assignments. In 2026, she earned her Certified General Appraiser designation. Jay also holds a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Computer Science from Bharathidasan University, India.
Connor Kirkland, Researcher
Qualifications
Professional Experience
Kirkland Appraisals, LLC, Raleigh N.C.
Researcher – 2020 to Present
Connor has been the primary researcher since 2020. He gathers public documents and creates maps. He maintains the database and he runs down general information on whatever subjects we give to him. He graduated from North Carolina State University in 2026 and is pursuing his Appraiser Trainee License.
Courtney Kirkland, Researcher
Qualifications
Professional Experience
Kirkland Appraisals, LLC, Raleigh N.C.
Researcher – 2023 to Present
Courtney is a part time researcher. She gathers public documents and maps and helps to maintain the database. She is currently attending Western Carolina University.
Katie S. Kirkland
Qualifications
Professional Experience
Kirkland Appraisals, LLC, Raleigh N.C.
Bookkeeper – 2012 to Present
Education
North Carolina State University, Raleigh N.C.
2000
Katie is a part time bookkeeper and in charge of accounts payable.