Date-of-Death Valuations
When real estate is part of an estate, it may be necessary to establish the property's fair market value as of the owner's date of death. Because that date is often in the past, the assignment may require a retrospective appraisal based upon the property and market conditions that existed at that time.
We research relevant historical market information and comparable sales to develop a credible, well-supported opinion of value for the required effective date.
Retrospective Appraisals
A retrospective appraisal answers a different question from a typical current appraisal: What was this property worth on a particular date in the past?
- Estate and trust administration
- Date-of-death valuation
- Inherited property
- Historical tax or accounting purposes
- Probate-related matters
- Other situations requiring a historical opinion of value
I Inherited a Property. What Do I Do Next?
You don't need to understand the appraisal process before contacting us. Depending upon your circumstances, you may need a historical date-of-death valuation, a current-market valuation, or another type of appraisal.
Call or text 304-881-4047 or email boggsc@boggsappraiser.com. We'll help determine the appropriate valuation service.
Complex Estate Properties
Not every estate property is a typical house on a residential lot. We have experience analyzing acreage and rural land, large or unusual residences, multiple buildings, garages and barns, multi-family properties, investment properties, older properties and properties with limited comparable sales.
Information That May Be Helpful
- Property address
- Name of property owner
- Date of death, when applicable
- Purpose of the valuation
- Deed or ownership information
- Survey or site plan
- Prior appraisal reports
- Additions or renovations
- Detached buildings and improvements
- Rental or lease information
- Historical photographs or property records
- Any unusual circumstances
Experience Matters
Charles B. Boggs, Jr.
West Virginia Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser — CR 0037
Real Estate Experience Since 1976 • Appraisal Experience Since 1991
Decades of appraisal, construction, development, investment and property ownership experience provide a broader perspective when addressing complex real estate valuation questions.
Let's Discuss Your Property
You do not need a professional referral. Call or text 304-881-4047 or email boggsc@boggsappraiser.com.