Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by Blue Heron Appraisal Services

Estate settlement is often stressful, but a very important job. As an executor, you have been given the responsiblity to carry out the wishes of the departed as promptly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act expeditiously and with as much sensitivity to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.
Contact us immediately to discuss your specialized estate appraisal needs and how we can put our experience to work for you.


Settling an estate generally depends on an appraisal to determine market value for the house affected. We sympathize that in this time of loss, even thinking about an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Of course, it's imperative to comfort your family first. Our staff is comfortable with the procedures and requirements needed to supply a retrospective appraisal with an effective date and market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethical obligations listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our company to confidentiality, assuring the highest degree of privacy for all parties involved.

Often, people do not fully fathom the necessity in having an exhaustive appraisal prepared in support of the figures displayed in general documents filed with the IRS.

Opinions of value shown in documents filed with the IRS and North Carolina agencies absolutely should be backed by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. This level of documentation will certainly substantiate the evidence that the values provided are well-founded and accurate.

Blue Heron Appraisal Services guarantees an accurate appraisal report, which will provide an executor solid facts and numbers that will meet IRS and revenue agency requirements. There's no need to have anything but peace of mind when getting a report from us, because we will support it no matter what.