How to Create an Appraisal Report

Creating an Appraisal Report in DAS is a straightforward process that allows you to generate detailed, professional property reports tailored to your clients' needs. This guide walks you through each step, from selecting a custom farm to finalizing the report.

Before creating an Appraisal Report, select the custom farm you want to base the report on. You can do this in one of three ways:

Once selected, the left-hand side interface will appear. Click on the Reports Tab, then select New Report > Appraisal Report.
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💡 Note: Reports are saved to your account for future access and edits. If you modify farm boundaries, you’ll need to create a new report for the changes to be reflected. For Appraisal Reports, you can use the Copy & Update Structures feature, found in the Reports Tab of your selected custom farm. This option creates a duplicate report with updated boundaries and structures reflective of changes made to the custom farm while preserving all previously entered data. This ensures you don’t have to start from scratch, saving time while keeping your reports up to date.
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Once inside the report builder, you’ll see different sections. Some allow manual input, while others pull DAS-curated data. All sections can be toggled on/off to fit your needs.
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✔ Title
✔ Overview
✔ Comparable Sales
✔ Chattels
✔ Improvements
✔ Land Values
✔ Production
✔ Current Carbon Inventory
✔ Summary
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💡 Tip: Use the Preview Report (Bottom Right) button to check formatting before generating the final document.

This section provides basic property details, the following sections are editable:

Comparable sales enhance the appraisal by providing market context. You can add sales data using one of these methods:

✔ Use the ALT Key – Hold ALT + Left-click on a analysis or appraisal pin to add it.
✔ From the Farm Interface – Click a system farm boundary, navigate to the Sales Tab, and click Add Sales Analysis.

You can then assign comparison tags (Comparable, Inferior, Superior) and add comments for further insights.

Read: How to Customize the Appraisal Report with Comparable Sales.
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Chattels refer to movable property assets like crops and water licenses. You can:
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✔ Select chattels from a dropdown menu.
✔ Click Other to enter a custom chattel type.
✔ Add appraised values and specific comments.

The Improvements Tab lets you manage structures on the property.

✔ Type (e.g., machinery shed, silo)
✔ Size (sq. m)
✔ Construction Year, Condition, Value
✔ Insured Value & Description

To manually add a new structure, click + Add Structure and use Place Structure to mark its location on the map.
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You can also add overall comments for the property’s improvements as a whole. Additionally, structures such as fences and fields can be manually added and treated accordingly, including assigning relevant photos. This allows flexibility in documenting various property features creatively.

Adding photos to your report is simple and efficient. Follow these steps to upload and assign images to structures:

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DAS auto-populates land types and areas, but you can:

✔ Modify values based on vendor data.
✔ Assign $/ha unit values.
✔ Add or remove land type rows as needed.
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Input livestock, milk, or produce details:

✔ For Livestock/Milk: Choose a unit type (e.g., DSE, Stock Units, Litres).
✔ For Produce: Select crop type (e.g., Citrus, Barley, Cotton).
✔ Enter unit prices and totals.

For properties tracking carbon data, enter:

✔ Scope 1, 2, & 3 Emissions
✔ Carbon Sequestration
✔ Net Farm Emissions
✔ Potential Offset Values

This section provides a final total summary of all values entered, including:

✔ Land & Improvements Total
✔ Chattels Total
✔ Final Property Valuation

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💡 Tip: The Valuation Analysis section table gives a detailed breakdown of each category compared to the simple summary section.

DAS allows you to customize your reports by toggling additional sections on or off. This ensures that the report only includes relevant data, making it more concise and tailored to your needs.

Below is a breakdown of each section:
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The cover page includes a geospatial image outlining the property boundary, along with key details such as property value, the report's creator, and the Client ID.
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Provides a comprehensive breakdown of land types, total land areas, values, improvements, and the overall property valuation. It also includes chattels such as crops and water licenses to account for all assets.
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Displays historical and current climate data, including average annual rainfall, the nearest weather station, and rainfall trends. This section helps assess weather-related risks and the long-term viability of agricultural activities.
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Estimates the property's carrying capacity using Dry Sheep Equivalents (DSE) and Adult Equivalents (AE). It assesses livestock sustainability and feed requirements based on CSIRO models.
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Maps the average slope and elevation across the property, aiding in land use planning, erosion risk assessment, and the feasibility of agricultural or structural developments.
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Identifies soil classifications based on the Australian Soil Classification (ASC) system. This section highlights predominant soil types, influencing crop suitability, water retention, and overall land productivity.
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Categorizes land cover into forest, sparse-woody, and non-woody areas. This helps in understanding biodiversity, conservation efforts, and potential land use restrictions.
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Displays land classification based on its agricultural activities, such as grazing, cropping, and forestry. It provides insight into property usage and helps with future land management planning.
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Assesses environmental risks such as drought stress, flood potential, bushfire risk, and frost frequency. This section is useful for identifying hazards that could impact property value and operations.
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Once satisfied with the report:

✔ Reports are saved for future edits or reference.
✔ Use Layers & Filters to refine sales data.
✔ Customize structures & images for deeper insights.
✔ Toggle sections to streamline reports.

For further assistance, reach out to our support team or explore additional articles in the DAS Knowledge Base.

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