Executors
Document the property value for the estate file, probate accounting, and professional review.
Settling an estate with real property
The court or IRS needs a value for the property. We make the appraisal part clear.
A certified appraiser prepares the signed report for the date you need. A typical date-of-death desktop appraisal is $199. Most eligible reports are delivered within 24 hours.
No email gate. No property-value estimate. No call center.
Mark Ragno
Certified Residential AppraiserMore than 20 years of experienceLicensed or certified in 28 statesArizona certificate #22283Which sounds like you?
Why You Need a Date of Death Value
When a property is inherited, its tax basis often steps up to the value on the date of death. Establishing that value with a certified appraisal protects the estate and the heirs, and gives your CPA the documentation they expect.
Without it, the family may be relying on a guess, an online estimate, or a number that is hard to support later.
How It Works
Three clear steps. Mark remains accountable from review through delivery.
1
Check Eligibility
Send the property address, date of death, and a few details. Mark checks whether the assignment fits the $199 desktop scope.
2
Mark Reviews It
Mark confirms the scope, checks whether the assignment fits a desktop appraisal, and starts the historical market research.
3
You Get the PDF
The signed appraisal report is delivered as a PDF, usually the next business day for standard properties.
Who We Serve
Estate work often involves several people. The signed report gives everyone the same independent appraisal to review.
Heirs and families
Establish a supportable historical value before a sale, distribution, or future tax question.
Attorneys and CPAs
Receive a signed appraisal with the effective date, market evidence, analysis, and appraiser qualifications.
Clear Pricing
The appraisal is $149, plus $50 for a historical effective date. Flat pricing. No hourly billing. No surprise add-ons for standard properties.
If a property is unusual, luxury, rural, heavily remodeled, or difficult to compare, Mark reviews the scope before work starts.
Questions Executors Usually Ask
Plain answers before you order.
Can I use Zillow for the IRS or probate court?
An online estimate is not a signed appraisal and does not explain the evidence behind the number. Courts, attorneys, and tax professionals generally need a supportable appraisal prepared by a qualified appraiser.
What is a date-of-death value?
It is the property’s market value on the date the owner died. It may be different from today’s value because it uses the market conditions and comparable sales from that earlier date.
Do you visit the house?
Usually no. A desktop appraisal is completed from market data, public records, property information, and comparable sales. If the property needs an inspection or a different scope, Mark will tell you before accepting the assignment.
Is this legal in my state?
Mark is licensed or certified in 28 states. Appraisal rules and data availability vary, so the property state and assignment must be confirmed before payment.
What if there are several heirs?
One executor or authorized contact can order the appraisal and share the signed report with the estate’s attorney, CPA, and heirs. The appraisal provides an independent opinion; it does not decide how property or money is divided.
How fast can I get the report?
Standard eligible assignments are usually delivered within 24 hours after we have the needed information. Same-day rush service is $99 when ordered before 10 a.m. Arizona time and the assignment is eligible.
What if I do not know which filing this is for?
You can order without knowing the legal name of the filing. Mark confirms the intended use and appraisal scope before accepting the assignment.
Will the IRS or court accept the report?
The report is prepared under USPAP and signed by a state-certified appraiser. Acceptance depends on the filing, jurisdiction, and facts of the assignment, so the estate’s attorney or CPA should confirm any special requirements.