Bio
Lydia W. Larson, MAI, AI-GRS, is a distinguished real estate appraiser and principal of Rikland Valuation Services, LLC, appraising real estate across the state of Alaska. Renowned for her expertise in complex commercial, agricultural, and special-use appraisals, Lydia holds the prestigious MAI and AI-GRS designations from the Appraisal Institute, signifying her mastery in valuation and appraisal review. With over two decades of experience, she specializes in fee simple market value, appraisal reviews, easements, condemnation, and valuations of remote, recreational, and Alaska Native/Tribal lands, as well as highest and best use analysis and market studies. Lydia is a sought-after expert witness, providing authoritative appraisal consulting, appraisal review services, and testimony in federal and state courts. Her rigorous analytical approach and deep understanding of complex valuation issues make her an invaluable asset in litigation support for attorneys, government agencies, and private clients. Some of her more notable representative assignments include appraisals of several Alaskan Breweries, Alaska Native/Tribal corporation lands, agricultural farms on large and small scales, and affordable housing projects across Anchorage, Soldotna, Wasilla, and more remote locations. A leader in the appraisal industry, Lydia currently serves as a board member of the Alaska Chapter of the Appraisal Institute (since 2022) and has previously held the roles of president and vice-president. She is also a dedicated Appraisal Institute Candidate Advisor, mentoring aspiring appraisers. A trained and experienced Alaskan Economist, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Alaska, Anchorage.