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While this initial estimate is provided without physically viewing the property or evaluating the condition left by the deceased owner, it serves as a starting point.
For the most accurate market value, we recommend scheduling a free, no-obligation home inspection. Within 24 hours of the inspection, we’ll provide you with a detailed, real-world valuation of your home.
Knowing your property’s current value is essential for planning ahead — whether you're thinking of selling, borrowing against your equity, or simply staying informed. Our home valuation tool goes beyond what you’ll find on popular real estate sites, offering a deeper, more accurate snapshot of your home's worth.
Probate Property Valuation is the process of determining the fair market value of a property that’s part of a deceased person’s estate. It’s essential for legal and financial clarity during probate proceedings, helping ensure accurate inheritance distribution and tax assessments. The valuation provides a clear picture of the estate’s worth, which is important for settling debts, dividing assets among heirs, and potentially avoiding disputes. A well-documented probate valuation protects all parties by offering a reliable estimate of the property's value at the time of the owner's death.
The value of a probate property is assessed by considering several key factors, including its location, age, size, condition, and any upgrades or renovations completed before the owner’s passing. Valuers also look at recent sales of similar properties in the area to establish a fair market value. Additionally, broader market influences—like housing supply, interest rates, and buyer demand—are taken into account. Since this valuation impacts estate taxes and asset distribution, accuracy and up-to-date market data are critical to the process.
Online probate property valuations can serve as a helpful starting point, offering a general estimate of the estate property's value. However, they often overlook important details like recent upgrades, unique architectural features, historical significance, or the specific condition of the home at the time of the owner's passing. These elements can significantly affect the property's true market value. For probate purposes—where accuracy is essential for tax calculations and fair distribution—an in-person professional appraisal is strongly recommended.
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Two Accurate Methods for Estate Property Valuation
PROBATE MARKET ANALYSIS
A Comparative Market Analysis is a tool commonly used by real estate professionals to estimate a home’s value. It evaluates recent sales of similar properties in the area — known as “comps.”
The agent selects homes comparable in size, condition, and location, then adjusts for any differences to determine what the subject property would sell for in today’s market. This is a fast, insightful way to estimate value, particularly useful during probate when timelines matter and formal appraisals may be delayed.
Professional Appraisal
A professional appraisal is often required for legal or financial documentation in probate. Appraisers conduct a full interior and exterior inspection, consider recent comparable sales, and analyze current market conditions.
Their report includes detailed descriptions, photos, measurements, and an official valuation that is often used by courts, attorneys, and financial institutions. Appraisals are typically ordered when a formal, court-accepted value is necessary.
Situations Where Accurate Value Matters for Personal Representatives
Estate Settlement
Valuations are essential to properly distribute assets, settle debts, and file required tax documents.
The estate must be accurately valued to meet probate court requirements and ensure a fair process for all heirs and beneficiaries.
Selling the Property
Before listing a home held in probate, Personal Representatives need to know its market value to avoid overpricing (leading to delays) or underpricing (resulting in lost equity).
A valuation helps determine a fair listing price aligned with current conditions.
Refinancing or Estate Loans
In some cases, refinancing the property or obtaining an estate loan is necessary to cover taxes, legal fees, or buyouts among heirs.
Lenders base loan amounts on the appraised value, often requiring a professional valuation for approval.
Estate Planning and Deci...
Even if a sale isn’t immediate, knowing the property’s value helps you weigh future options. Should you renovate before selling? Should the estate rent or hold the property?
Understanding the current value guides every step of your strategy.
Situations When a Home Valuation May Be Necessary
REFINANCING
Lenders base the amount of their loans on the value of your property and usually allow you to borrow a maximum of 75% to 96.5% against your property. Knowing what your home is worth allows lenders to calculate your equity in the home. The more equity you have, the better terms you will receive on your refinance.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
If you’re doing home improvement projects to increase the resale value, you want to make sure you’re not pricing it out of the market. If your home is already priced on the high-end for your neighborhood, making too many improvements could make it more difficult to sell. When you get a valuation, you can see how your home compares with others in the neighborhood and let this guide your home improvement decisions.
QUALIFYING FOR CREDIT
If you want to borrow cash against your home, getting a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) could be a good option. To qualify, you must have a certain level of equity in your home. Most lenders require at least 20%. Getting a home valuation will help you determine if you qualify and will be used by the lender to make a decision on your loan.
PLANNING
Though it’s not a necessity, simply knowing the value of your home is good information to have. It will help you plan for the future and deal with unforeseen circumstances when you might be in a position that requires extra money or a quick relocation. Knowing how much equity you have in your home and how much you may be able to borrow against it or sell it for will help you respond to any financial curveballs that life throws at you.