Estate and probate
Estate values, as of the date of death.
A state-licensed appraiser values the home as of the date of death, for the executor and the estate’s attorney.
From $249. Delivery timing is confirmed with your order.
123 Oak St
1,536 sq ft · 3 bed · 1 bath
- Effective date
- Nov 18, 2025
- Date of death
- Intended users
- Executor and attorney
- Approach
- Sales comparison
- Opinion of market value
- $415,000
- As of Nov 18, 2025
Appraiser signature
State-licensed appraiser
Signed
Feb 20, 2026
01Retrospective value
Valued as of the date of death.
The appraiser works from sales around that date, not today’s market, and signs the report afterward.
- Sales that closed before the date of death
- Each adjusted for how it differs from the home
- Opinion inside the $411,000–$419,000 they support
Sales before the date of deathSample123 Oak St
Effective date Nov 18, 2025 · date of death
- 15 Cedar Ct
- $419,000
- Closed Jul 18, 2025 · sold $426,000 · −$7,000
- 88 Maple Ave
- $411,000
- Closed Aug 29, 2025 · sold $405,000 · +$6,000
- 231 Oak St
- $416,000
- Closed Oct 2, 2025 · sold $421,000 · −$5,000
Opinion of market value
$415,000
Adjusted sales $411,000–$419,000
02Set up for the estate
Ready for the executor and the attorney.
Agree the date, the intended use and who will rely on the report before work starts, and it’s written for exactly that.
Agreed before the appraiser startsSample123 Oak St
1,536 sq ft · 3 bed · 1 bath
- Done: Effective date
- Nov 18, 2025
- Date of death
- Done: Intended use
- Estate settlement
- Done: Intended users
- Executor, attorney
- To ask: Filing requirements
- Confirm with the attorney or tax advisor
An appraisal supports the filing. It isn’t legal or tax advice.
03Your phone walkthrough
Show the appraiser your home.
Walk room to room with your phone and talk through what’s changed. The appraiser decides whether that’s enough or a visit is needed.
See how it worksPhone walkthroughSample123 Oak St
15 min · 8 rooms · narrated
Exterior 
Living room 
Kitchen - Rooms covered
- ExteriorLiving roomDiningKitchenBathroomBedroom 1Bedroom 2Bedroom 3
- Your noteKitchen · said at 04:21
- “Kitchen was updated in 2023.”
The appraiser decides whether this is enough or a visit is needed.
123 Oak St
Effective date Nov 18, 2025 · date of death
- 15 Cedar Ct
- $419,000
- Closed Jul 18, 2025 · sold $426,000 · −$7,000
- 88 Maple Ave
- $411,000
- Closed Aug 29, 2025 · sold $405,000 · +$6,000
- 231 Oak St
- $416,000
- Closed Oct 2, 2025 · sold $421,000 · −$5,000
Opinion of market value
$415,000
Adjusted sales $411,000–$419,000
How it works
From the date of death to a signed report.
Four steps. The date and the people relying on it come first.
- Step 1
Tell us the date and who it’s for
The date of death, the intended use and who will rely on the report, agreed with your attorney.
Effective date
Nov 18, 2025
- Step 2
Show us the home
Walk through on your phone. The appraiser decides whether that’s enough or a visit is needed.
KitchenBathroomLiving roomExterior - Step 3
The appraiser values it
Sales from around the date of death, adjusted for how each differs from the home.
Opinion of value
$415,000
- Step 4
Get the signed report
Signed by a state-licensed appraiser, for the executor and the attorney.
Signed
Feb 20, 2026
From $249Typical $349Sample figures. Delivery timing is confirmed with your order.
See all pricingEstate and probate
One flat fee. A state-licensed appraiser signs it.
Delivery timing is confirmed with your order.
- starting price for this appraisal
- $249
- typical price for this purpose
- $349
Guides
Read before you order.
Plain-English guides to how this kind of appraisal works.
FAQ
Questions homeowners ask
What is a date-of-death appraisal?
A retrospective appraisal that estimates the property’s fair market value as of the date the owner passed away — used for estate tax, probate, and basis step-up.
Can you appraise as of a date in the past?
Yes. A retrospective effective date is standard for estate work; the appraiser analyzes sales available around that historical date.
Is this acceptable for IRS Form 706?
Acceptance is not guaranteed by an appraiser’s signature or USPAP compliance alone. Ask your tax advisor to confirm Form 706 requirements and agree the assignment scope with the appraiser.
Does anyone need to visit the property?
A phone walkthrough can provide evidence, but the appraiser determines whether it is sufficient. Confirm inspection requirements and availability before ordering; additional evidence or a visit may be necessary.
Settle the estate with a signed value.
From $249. A state-licensed appraiser signs every report.