Statewide desktop real estate appraisals for step-up in basis, trust valuations, and gift tax purposes.
Single-family residences & condominiums · Order online · No phone calls required
Order Your Appraisal — $449When a property owner passes away, their heirs receive the property at its current market value — not what the owner originally paid. This "step-up" can eliminate decades of capital gains tax.
Under IRC §1014, inherited real estate receives a new cost basis equal to its fair market value on the date of death. A certified appraisal establishes that value and protects you if the IRS ever questions the basis you claim.
California's community property rules can provide a double step-up — both halves of a jointly owned property receive the new basis when one spouse passes, even though only one half was technically inherited.
From order to delivery — simple, fast, and entirely online.
Address, property type, square footage, year built, and date of death.
Choose Standard ($449) or Basic ($299) and pay securely online.
Upload photos of the property — exterior, interior, kitchen, bathrooms, and any updates.
Your completed appraisal is delivered via secure download link.
Both tiers use the same market analysis methodology and meet USPAP and IRS valuation standards. The difference is in the report format — not the quality of the analysis.
All orders are reviewed by a certified appraiser before acceptance. Complex or unique properties may be requoted.
Nearly two decades of experience appraising homes across California — from starter condos to estates exceeding $15 million.
California Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser (License No. AR036053) · Regular expert witness in family law and bankruptcy litigation