Make the property question easier to manage.
If you are handling an inherited home, you may be coordinating with relatives, an attorney and people who need access to the property. An appraisal can help establish a researched opinion of value for the agreed purpose.
Van starts with the property address, your role and the decision the appraisal needs to support. Your attorney or tax adviser can identify the appropriate date of value and any specific reporting requirements.
Common reasons to discuss an appraisal
- A residential valuation requested during estate administration.
- Information to support discussions among heirs and their advisers.
- A current market-value opinion before considering a sale.
- A retrospective opinion for an identified historical date.
Coordinating from out of town?
Include the name of the person who can arrange access and any known changes in the property’s condition. We can discuss scheduling and the available records before confirming the assignment.
A probate matter does not always call for today’s value. Confirm the effective date with your adviser before the appraisal is ordered.