Hertzler & Associates Real Estate Appraisers knows the special needs of estate executors

Estate settlement is often stressful, but a very important job. It's up to you as an executor to carry out the wishes of a loved one as quickly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to respond expeditiously and with as much sympathy to the feelings of everyone involved.

Lawyers and accountants depend on our conduct when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being determined for real property. There are specific needs for everyone; we understand these requirements and are familiar with working with all parties involved. Because of our familiarity in dealing with the legal system and various agencies, we construct appraisals that always transcend all expectations.

Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your specific estate appraisal essentials and how we can put our business acumen to work for you.

Settling an estate commonly requires an appraisal to determine market value for the house in question. We know that in times like this, ordering an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. So, there's a chance the time an appraisal is requested will differ the date of death. Our professional staff is knowledgeable about the systems and requirements needed to supply a retrospective appraisal with an effective date and market value estimate matching the date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethical obligations explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps us to confidentiality, ensuring the strongest degree of privacy for you and your family.

Many times, people do not fully appreciate the importance in having a full real estate appraisal prepared in support of the numbers shown in tax documents filed with the IRS and Virginia state agencies.

Opinions of value used in documents provided to revenue authorities absolutely should be backed by an accurate report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. This sort of report will clearly demonstrate your claim that the values presented are well-founded and accurate.

An executor will be ecstatic by an appraisal by Hertzler & Associates Real Estate Appraisers which will show him irrefutable facts and numbers to deal with revenue agencies' requirements. There's no need to be concerned when getting an appraisal from us, because we will support it no matter what.