Probate & estate appraisals
Probate & Estate Appraisals in San Antonio
Date-of-death and current values for executors, heirs, attorneys and CPAs. Independent, documented and ready for the file.
When you need one
- Probate or estate administration requires a documented value
- Your CPA needs the date-of-death value for cost basis or tax reporting
- Heirs are dividing the property or one is buying the others out
- The estate is deciding whether to list the home and at what price
What you get
- A signed, USPAP-compliant appraisal from a Texas certified appraiser
- Value as of the date of death, as of today, or both
- Condition captured as it was, including repairs the home needs
- A report your attorney, CPA and family can all rely on
Retrospective value
As of the date of death
The value most estate and tax files call for. We research sales from around that date, not today's market.
Current value
As of today
For heirs deciding whether to keep, buy out or sell, and for setting a realistic list price.
From $600Final price depends on the property, location and number of effective dates. Firm quote first.
Not legal or tax advice. Your attorney or CPA should confirm the effective date and intended use. We will build the appraisal to match.
Common questions
What is a date-of-death appraisal?
A retrospective appraisal that values the home as of the day the owner passed. Executors and CPAs commonly use it for estate records and to establish the heirs' cost basis. Confirm with your CPA or attorney which date and purpose your situation needs.
The house needs work. Does that matter?
Yes, and it is common with estate properties. The appraisal reflects the condition as of the effective date, so dated finishes, deferred maintenance and repairs needed are all accounted for.
We have not decided whether to sell. Should we wait?
No need. A current value helps heirs decide whether to keep, buy one another out or list. If you also need the date-of-death value, both can be developed in one assignment.
Can you appraise if the home is vacant or out of town heirs can't be there?
Yes. We coordinate access with the executor, a family member or the listing agent, whoever is easiest.
How much does it cost?
Most probate and estate appraisals start at $600. Larger, rural or complex properties, or more than one effective date, can cost more. You will get a firm quote first.
Get a confidential quote
Send the address and a little about the situation. You will get a price and a straight answer on what kind of appraisal you actually need.
Serving San Antonio and Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays and Kendall counties.