Inherited Property Appraisal

When a property comes to you through an estate or trust, you need to know what it's actually worth — for the estate settlement, for the family, and for the IRS.

Who Is This For

Beneficiaries who've received a property through an estate or trust, families deciding whether to sell or keep an inherited home, and attorneys or CPAs managing the distribution of estate assets all need the same thing: an independent, certified appraisal of current market value.

What It Covers

An inherited property appraisal establishes the current fair market value of the property — what it would sell for on the open market today. This is different from a date of death appraisal, which establishes value retroactively.

An inherited property appraisal is used for:

  • Estate settlement — determining fair value for distributing property among multiple heirs

  • Sale decisions — knowing what the property is worth before deciding whether to list it

  • Tax basis — establishing a baseline for calculating future capital gains if the property is sold

  • Refinancing — when a beneficiary wants to keep the property and refinance it

One Appraiser, Every Job

Mat handles every appraisal personally — from the inspection to the final report. Families navigating an inherited property are often dealing with grief and complexity at the same time. The last thing they need is confusion about who's handling their appraisal or when they'll hear back. With Just Appraisals Inc., there's one person responsible, and it's Mat.

Turnaround

Most inspections scheduled within 72 hours. Reports delivered within 72 hours of the site visit — plan for approximately one week under standard turnaround.

Need it before a listing appointment or an offer deadline? Rush scheduling and rush reporting are available. Additional fees may apply — ask when you reach out.

Pricing

Residential appraisals: $550–$900 depending on property type and square footage.

Rush service and printed hard copy available as add-ons.

Commercial appraisals quoted on request.

  • "I'm a CPA... I have a need for really fast turnaround. Mat knew what I needed, and he was able to see me that day. I got an accurate appraisal in half the time of other appraisers I've used."

    —Sean, CPA, Irvine, CA

  • "We needed an appraisal for my father's estate. Mat came out the next day and sent us a detailed report the following day."

    —Cathy, Laguna Hills, CA

  • "I flip homes in Orange County and I probably call Just Appraisals every other week for an over the phone consult or a full appraisal."

    —Adam, Huntington Beach, CA

  • "Their service and attention to detail was way above and beyond what I was expecting and have received from other appraisers. As someone who has been involved in purchasing nearly 1,000 properties I was truly impressed by their level of service and client relations."

    —Greg, Laguna Hills, CA

  • "I have used his services on several occasions and he has consistently come through beautifully."

    —David Kennedy, Newport Beach, CA

How To Get Started

Fill out the request form and we'll follow up with a confirmation and a quote.

REQUEST INHERITED PROPERTY APPRAISAL

Are You An Attorney or CPA?

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Questions Before You Request?

Call us directly at 714-409-6123 and describe your situation.

Most inspections scheduled within 72 hours, reports delivered within 72 hours of the site visit. Rush service available.