Estate Appraisals
A written opinion of value for an inherited Birmingham home, tied to the effective date the estate needs and the condition of the property on that date.
Estate Appraisals detailsServices
Which appraisal do you actually need in Birmingham?
The right service depends on three things: who will rely on the report, what decision it supports, and which date the value has to reflect. Each page below covers one of those situations in detail.
Six situations
Appraisal services for Birmingham homes
Probate Appraisals
Documented real property value for an estate inventory, with the reasoning and data written down rather than summarized in a single number.
Probate Appraisals detailsDivorce Appraisals
An independent opinion of value on an agreed valuation date, so both households are working from the same documented figure.
Divorce Appraisals detailsIRS Step-Up & Date-of-Death Appraisals
A retrospective value opinion for a past date, built from property records and historical market evidence — not tax advice.
IRS / Step-Up Appraisals detailsResidential Appraisals
A value opinion for a single-family home or condo, scoped around the actual decision you are making and who will rely on it.
Residential Appraisals detailsRush Appraisals
For time-sensitive assignments. Availability, property access and scope are confirmed on the call — no turnaround is promised in advance.
Rush Appraisals detailsBefore you order
Four questions worth settling first
- Who is the intended user — you, an attorney, a tax preparer, a lender or a court-appointed role?
- What is the effective date: today, or a date that has already passed?
- If an institution is involved, have they confirmed in writing what they will accept?
- Who can provide access to the property, and how quickly?
Fees and timing are not published here because they depend on the scope of work and current availability. Both are confirmed on the phone before anything is scheduled.
Talk through your assignment by phone
Scope, effective date and current availability are confirmed on the call. There is no form to fill in — call and describe the property.