About Palantir Inc.
Palantir Inc. is a trusted real estate appraisal, consulting, and technology firm serving Florida and beyond with integrity, precision, and professionalism. We specialize in accurate valuations, strategic consulting, and innovative tech solutions for a wide range of property types.
About Jim Pruitt, RPRA
Jim Pruitt is a native Floridian and a third-generation real estate professional in Florida—the first appraiser in his family. With over three decades of experience in appraisal, review, department leadership, and technology integration, Jim holds the prestigious RPRA (Real Property Review Appraiser) designation and is dually licensed in Florida (RZ2543) and Georgia (355398). He also has the knowledge and experience to travel throughout the U.S. for larger assignments. Jim also holds an FAA Part 107 rating as a Remote Pilot for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, enabling advanced drone imagery for precise appraisals.
Professional Summary
Seasoned appraiser and reviewer adept at multiple property types and complex property portfolios, able to optimize workflows, and foster client satisfaction through accurate, defensible reports.
Professional Experience
| Role | Company | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| President, Appraiser, Consultant | Palantir Inc. | Lawtey, Florida | 2010 - Present |
| Chief Appraiser | AgAmerica Lending LLC | Lakeland, Florida | 2019 - 2025 |
| Commercial Appraisal Department Manager (Independent Contractor) | A.R.E.A. Real Estate Appraisers, Inc. | Winter Haven, Florida | 1998 - 2018 |
| Commercial and Residential Fee Appraiser (Independent Contractor) | A.R.E.A. Real Estate Appraisers, Inc. | Winter Haven, Florida | 1993 - 1998 |
| Appraiser Research Assistant | Race Realty, Inc. | Winter Haven, Florida | 1992 - 1993 |
Key achievements include streamlining processes for faster turnarounds, introducing advanced software and mapping tools, driving strategic initiatives for improved accuracy and efficiency, and able to manage and foster relationships with appraisers and lenders across 40+ states.
Professional Recognition and Certifications
- State-Certified General Real Estate Appraiser RZ2543 (Florida)
- State-Certified General Real Estate Appraiser 355398 (Georgia)
- RPRA (Real Property Review Appraiser) Accredited Member, American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA)
- President, Florida Chapter, ASFMRA
- Instructor, ASFMRA (Courses: A250 Eminent Domain, A400 Advanced Rural Case Studies)
- Course Developer, ASFMRA (Courses: Legal Descriptions)
- Qualified Expert Witness in Circuit Courts (Pasco, Lake, Duval Counties, Florida)
- Preferred Appraiser, FarmerMac (FL & GA)
Education and Professional Credits
Extensive continuing education from leading institutions:
Appraisal Institute Courses
- Course 1A1/8-1: Real Estate Appraisal
- Course 8-2: Residential Valuation
- Standards of Professional Practice A
- Subdivision Valuation
- Small Hotel/Motel Valuation: Limited-Service Lodging
- Analyzing Operating Expenses
- Feasibility, Market Value, Investment Timing – Option Value
- Residential Subdivision Analysis
American Society of Appraisers Courses
- RP401: Allocating Components in Going Concern Appraisals
ASFMRA Courses and Seminars
- A112: Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations
- A250: Eminent Domain (Instructor)
- A304: Integrated Approaches to Value
- A315: Valuation of Conservation Easements and Other Partial Interests
- A400: Advanced Rural Case Studies (Instructor)
- A500: Advanced Appraisal Exam Preparation Course
- A600: Foundations of Appraisal Review
- Seminars: Valuing Rural America, Packing/Processing/Cold Storage Facilities, Appraisal of Water Rights, Appraising Ag Facilities, Swine Confinement, Permanent Plantings in Changing Markets, Timberland Valuation, Farmer Mac Appraisal Requirements, Various State/National Meetings
Other Courses and Seminars
- Bi-annual National USPAP Update
- Essential Elements of Disclosures and Disclaimers
- Ad Valorem Tax Consultation
- Florida Appraisal Laws and Regulations
- Appraisal of Assisted Living Facilities
- Florida Supervisor/Trainee Roles and Relationships
- Appraisal of Land Subject to Ground Leases
- From the Appraiser to the Underwriter
- Appraisal of Self-Storage Facilities
- How to Appraise a Business
- Appraisal Principles
- Introduction to Expert Witness Testimony
- Appraising and Analyzing Retail Shopping Centers for Mortgage Underwriting
- Neighborhood Analysis
- Communicating the Appraisal
Types of Properties Appraised
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Residential | Single family homes; 2-4 family dwellings; Vacant residential land and platted lots; Condominiums; Condo-tel sites; Apartment complexes |
| Commercial | Office buildings (single and multi-tenant); Retail buildings (multiple uses); Office warehouse properties; Gas stations; Commercial land; Strip retail/office centers; Convenience stores; Day care centers; Religious facilities; Schools and Colleges; Automobile dealerships; Hotel/motels; Car wash facilities; Restaurants (sit-down, fast food and drive-in); Funeral homes; Medical office buildings; Mixed-use properties; Net Lease properties |
| Industrial | Industrial Land; Warehouse properties; Distribution warehouses; Manufacturing complexes; Mini-warehouse storage complexes; Aircraft hangars and related properties; Cold storage facilities; Citrus canning facilities; Service garage facilities; Research facilities |
| Agricultural | Citrus groves; Blueberry farms; Pasture land; Egg farms; Dairy farms; Timberland; Tree farms; Nurseries; Ranchland; Reclaimed phosphate land; Mining land (Sand mines, Clay mines, Limestone mines) |
| Special Use | Market lease analysis; Value in use analysis; Leasehold estate analysis; Insurable value analysis; Amusement parks/Theme parks; Golf courses and Country Clubs; Easements; Homeowner’s Association common areas; Stigmatized property valuations (sinkholes, mold/mildew, construction defects); Highest and Best Use analysis; Sewage treatment sites/spray fields |
| Developments | Single family residential subdivisions (proposed, existing and remaining lots); Townhome/condominium subdivisions (proposed, existing and remaining units); Office, retail and business park subdivisions (proposed, existing and remaining lots); Manufactured/mobile home parks (proposed and existing) |
| Review | Review of all above property types |
Leadership and Industry Involvement
- President, Florida Chapter, ASFMRA
- Member, ASFMRA National Education Committee
- Co-author of upcoming Legal Descriptions Seminar Revision
- Former Contributor, Saunders Real Estate Lay of the Land Market Report
- Former 4-H Leader; Advocate for agricultural business and education
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