Estate Settlement Appraisal Services by Agave Appraisal, Inc.

Estate settlement is an important and sometimes stressful job. It's up to you as an executor to carry out the wishes of the deceased as promptly and attentively as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sensitivity to the feelings of everyone involved.

We've shown that we're experts in producing the best appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to depend on. We comprehend their needs and are accustomed to helping with all parties involved. Due to our experience in working with the legal system and other agencies, we create appraisals that always outdo all expectations.

Contact us immediately to discuss your precise estate appraisal needs and how we can put our knowledge to work for you.

Usually, settling an estate requires a clear appraisal report to determine market value for the home to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We know that in times like this, even thinking about an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Due to this, now and then the date of death differs from the date the appraisal is requested. Agave Appraisal, Inc. assures that our appraisers are accustomed to the procedures and requirements requested by revenue services 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 stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds our company to confidentiality, guaranteeing the fullest degree of discretion for you and your loved ones.

Most people don't realize that the IRS needs reports filed to express the numbers involved in estate sales. One of the most necessary requirements in an appraisal report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a comprehensive reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. In having a report backed by Agave Appraisal, Inc.'s professional staff, you will have the peace of mind that the numbers displayed in the appraisal will certainly demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are accurate and correct.

Estate tax liability. Disposition of assets under a will or in probate. There are many situations -- none of them lacking stress and complexity -- where you might need an appraisal of property that states an opinion of what the property was worth on a date some time ago, rather than when the appraisal is ordered. For estate tax purposes or disposition of the assets of a decedent, a "date of death" valuation is often required. (Sometimes, the executor of the estate may choose to have the date be six months after the date of death -- but the same principles apply.)

Attorneys, accountants, executors and others rely on Agave Appraisal, Inc. for "date of death" valuations because such appraisals require special expertise and training. They require a firm that's been in the area for some time and can effectively research comparable contemporaneous sales. You need a professional real estate appraiser, bound by the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) for a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism, and you need the kind of quality report and work product taxing authorities and courts need and expect.

Divorce Appraisals in the state of Arizona by Agave Appraisal, Inc.

Settling a divorce involves many decisions, including who keeps the house. There are generally two choices when it comes to common real estate - it can be put on the market and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should order an appraisal of the mutual real estate.

An appraisal for divorce purposes requires a well-established, expert appraisal document that can be supported in court. Agave Appraisal, Inc. pledges to give you the very best in service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. We also know how to handle the delicate needs of a divorce situation.

Agave Appraisal, Inc. is at your service whenever you need an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other allocation of assets.

Attorneys as well as accountants in Arizona depend on our values when ascertaining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes depending on a value opinion. We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We assemble appraisal documents that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. We're comfortable with the processes and requirements needed to develop a retrospective appraisal with an effective date and Market Value opinion matching the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform, we keep in mind that they need to be handled delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion.

Pre-Listing Appraisals in the state of Arizona by Agave Appraisal, Inc. Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price.

Are you working with a real estate agent to sell your home? Quite often you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes competing homes for sale in your local area. It's a customary starting point in determining your home's listing price. This step is really important if you're going to maximize your profit and minimize the home's time on the market.

However, it's definitely in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion before signing the Listing Agreement, even if you've been working with an experienced real estate agent.

That's where we come in! We'll do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent both have an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

Using a Certified Residential appraiser is the perfect way to get a factual listing price for your home in today's fluctuating market. Contact us today.

Agave Appraisal, Inc. can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will attract potential buyers, and we can also:

Be a valuable negotiating tool once you find a a prospective buyer
Blow away buyers with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make yourself aware of problems
Decrease the chances of unknown obstacles that cause negotiations to flop
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten

A lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the market value of their house is much more than they had planned, so investing in an appraisal from Agave Appraisal, Inc. actually allowed these sellers to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. There are also plenty of sellers who think their home is worth a lot more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced property will not attract buyers, which means you waste time and (not to mention) money and still have no offers. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is sitting still on the market.