Appraisal notes
Written answers to the questions that come up before anyone engages an appraiser. Each note takes one situation and says what an appraisal is actually scoped to do in it, and what it is not.
Estate, probate, and inherited property
IRS Form 706 Estate Tax Appraisals: A Guide
Estate tax appraisals for IRS Form 706. Date-of-death valuation, stepped-up basis, and compliance with federal estate requirements.
Property Appraisal for Inheritance in Georgia
Why inherited Georgia property needs a date-of-death appraisal. Stepped-up basis, dividing property among heirs, costs, and how far back values go.
Estate Appraisal for Georgia Probate and Form 706
Georgia estate appraisals explained: date-of-death valuations, probate requirements, Form 706, stepped-up basis, and what an executor actually has to file.
Divorce and equitable distribution
Property Valuation for Divorce Settlement in Georgia
How property is valued and divided in Georgia divorce settlements. Expert appraisal for equitable distribution and marital property division.
Divorce Appraisal Cost in Georgia: 2026 Guide
How much does a divorce appraisal cost in Georgia? Understand the fee breakdown, factors that affect cost, and what a certified divorce appraisal includes.
Property tax appeal
How to Challenge Your Property Tax Assessment in Georgia
Georgia property tax assessment too high? Learn the process, deadlines, and how a professional appraisal helps challenge overassessment.
Tax Appeal Appraisal Georgia: PT-311A and the Process
Georgia property tax appeal appraisals explained. PT-311A requirements, timeline, and cost. Learn how to challenge an assessor's valuation.
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Appraisal Georgia: Chapter 7 and 13 Rules
Bankruptcy appraisals in Georgia. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 requirements, when appraisals are needed, bankruptcy court rules, and exemption valuations.
Litigation and testimony
Appraiser Expert Witness Testimony & Fees in Georgia
Expert witness appraiser testimony costs in Georgia. What to expect for court appearance fees, deposition rates, preparation time, and expert witness billing.
Pre-listing, CMAs, and a low appraisal
What If the Appraisal Comes In Low? Your Options in Georgia
What happens when an appraisal comes in below the contract price in Georgia. Buyer and seller options, factual corrections, and second appraisals.
Appraiser vs Realtor CMA: Key Differences Explained
How a professional appraisal differs from a realtor's comparative market analysis, and which one holds up for buyers, sellers, and in legal proceedings.
How the work itself runs
Appraisal for Investment Property in Georgia: Investor Guide
Investment property appraisals in Georgia: as-is and ARV values, rental income analysis, 2-4 unit buildings, tax appeals for rentals, costs and timing.
How Much Does an Appraisal Cost in Georgia? (2026 Guide)
Typical home appraisal costs in Georgia by assignment type. What drives the fee, what the fee includes, and when a complex property costs more.
Independent Appraisal vs Bank Appraisal: Key Differences
How an independent appraisal you order differs from a bank appraisal: who the client is, report format, cost, and when each one actually serves you.
What Happens During a Property Inspection Appraisal
Property appraisal inspection explained. What appraisers look for, how long it takes, and what to expect when your home is inspected.