Our Appraisal Services
Real estate appraisal services. Property-specific appraisal requests for estate, probate, divorce and other residential needs.
Handling an inherited home? Our estate appraisal service explains why the valuation date, the home’s condition and comparable sales matter more than a citywide median.
Estate Appraisals
Property-specific valuations for estate planning and settlement. Discuss the intended use, effective date and property condition before the assignment begins. Understand why a citywide median cannot establish an inherited home’s value.
- ✓Current or retrospective effective date
- ✓Property condition and local sales analysis
- ✓Scope and fee discussed before proceeding
- ✓Documentation for your stated purpose
Probate Valuations
An appraisal can help support a value for property in a probate estate. Confirm the property’s inventory treatment, intended use and effective date with your attorney. Distinguish an inventory estimate from ordering a formal appraisal.
- ✓Inventory estimate versus formal appraisal
- ✓Attorney-confirmed purpose and date
- ✓Property records and condition
- ✓Scope and delivery discussed before proceeding
Divorce Appraisals
An independent opinion of value can inform a marital-home decision. Confirm the effective date, engagement and reporting instructions with your attorney or mediator. Agree the date and intended report users before the assignment.
- ✓Property-specific opinion of value
- ✓Requested effective date
- ✓Intended users agreed in advance
- ✓Access and condition records
IRS Step-Up Appraisals
Retrospective opinions of value for inherited-property and tax-related questions. Your adviser identifies the applicable date and documentation; an appraisal does not determine the tax result. Document the property for the date your tax adviser identifies.
- ✓Retrospective effective date
- ✓Historical property condition
- ✓Market evidence for the period
- ✓Adviser-confirmed intended use
Residential Property Appraisals
Property-specific appraisal requests. Describe the home, intended use and requested date so the scope and suitability can be confirmed. Match the appraisal to your decision and the recipient’s requirements.
- ✓Property type and features
- ✓Purpose and intended recipient
- ✓Requested valuation date
- ✓Scope confirmed before proceeding
Rush Appraisals
Ask whether an earlier delivery date is workable for your property and purpose. Availability and the required work must be confirmed for the assignment. Check deadline, access and scope before relying on earlier delivery.
- ✓Exact deadline
- ✓Property access
- ✓Required research and reporting
- ✓Availability confirmed individually
Need a Specialized Appraisal?
Every property and situation is unique. Contact us to discuss your specific appraisal needs and receive a written scope and quote.
Services
Home appraisal services The process of obtaining a home appraisal is essential in various scenarios where the value of a property needs to be determined. Home appraisal before buying a home One common situation is when buying a home, where an appraisal is necessary to ensure that the property’s value aligns with the purchase price. This process helps prevent buyers from overpaying for a property and ensures that the seller receives a fair price.
Home appraisal for a divorce Similarly, during a divorce settlement, an appraisal can help determine the value of the property, which is often divided between the spouses. This process can be complicated, as the appraisal may need to consider the property’s current and potential value, as well as any outstanding mortgages. Home appraisal for a trust In addition to these scenarios, home appraisals may also be required when setting up a trust.
This process helps determine the value of the property, which can be used to plan estate and inheritance taxes. Additionally, it can be helpful for individuals looking to sell their property in the future, as they can use the appraisal to determine a fair market price for the property. Home appraisal for court proceedings Lastly, home appraisal expertise may be required in court proceedings, especially in cases where the property value is disputed.
In such cases, an appraiser with court expertise is necessary to provide an accurate valuation that can stand up to legal scrutiny.