ESTATE APPRAISALS   Settling an estate is an important and at times complex and thankless job. Today’s lifestyle creates additional pressures on the EXECUTOR/EXECUTRIX of the will as other heirs of the document may add additional pressures to rapidly follow through with every step of the process. Our personal and specialized services are designed to relieve the burden of the valuation of any real property involved in the estate. In your position of trust you are concerned with doing the right thing and doing it properly. You have inherited the responsibility to act prudently.  We have provided appraisals of real property for many estates and realize that this may be the first time being involved in the settlement of an estate. We recognize that this is not only about settlement but also an important part of closure needed to move Forward.  We will do our best to make this a comfortable progression. Settling an estate usually requires an appraisal to establish Fair Market Value for the residential property involved. Often, the date of death differs from the date the appraisal is requested. We are familiar with the procedures and requirements necessary to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate matching the date of death. By providing appointments on Saturdays, Sundays along with, early evening or early morning appointments you don't have to take time off from work. By utilizing today’s technology and online data sources our fees are reasonable.  This allows us to pass on to you substantial savings.  We offer several different types of Report Formats dependent upon the complexity of the assignment and any potential for contested litigation.  This avoids the estate from paying for more of a report than is really needed.  You may examine the "Reports" page for a complete description of the different types of formats. All reports are clearly written, accurate and reliable.  The estate benefits from an experienced State Certified Appraiser with years of appraisal experience. The written appraisal will exceed, not just meet industry guidelines, and be completely independent.  The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of discretion Types of Residential, Real Property Appraised for Estate Settlement include single family; multi family; condominiums; cooperative apartments; homeowner associations and vacant land. Types of Real Estate Appraisals for Estates include: Trusts; guardianship; gift tax; conservatorship; financial planning; guardianship and Estate Tax and Settlement for the establishment of fair market value and/or fair market rental value. Your Complete Satisfaction Is Always Our Highest Goal.