Reliable professional support
A defined scope of work, clear communication, defensible analysis, and reports prepared for the assignment’s intended use.
Estate, probate & trust valuation
Reliable home valuations when families need clarity.
Well-supported residential appraisals for estate attorneys, executors, trustees, financial professionals, and families—prepared with objectivity, discretion, and respect for everyone involved.
An objective opinion of value
Clear reporting for important estate decisions
When residential real estate is part of an estate or trust, families and their advisors need an independent valuation supported by relevant market evidence. Appreciating Homes provides clearly communicated appraisal reports for estate administration, probate, planning, distribution, and potential sale decisions.
Support for responsible decisions
Independent value opinions for executors, administrators, and trustees managing residential property responsibilities.
Respectful, impartial service
Careful property inspection and objective analysis during a period that can involve both practical and emotional decisions.
The effective date matters
Date-of-death and retrospective appraisals
An estate assignment may call for a present-day value or an opinion of value as of a prior date, such as the date of death. Eric can develop an opinion of current market value or research market conditions as of a relevant prior date.
Before beginning, we confirm the intended use, intended users, property interest, effective date, and report requirements.
Date-of-death valuationA retrospective opinion of value effective as of the decedent’s date of death.
Current valuationAn opinion of current market value for administration, planning, distribution, or sale considerations.
Multiple-property mattersCoordinated residential assignments involving more than one property in an estate or trust.
What to expect
A straightforward appraisal process
Initial consultation
We discuss the property, parties, intended use, effective date, timing, and reporting needs.
Engagement
The client and assignment terms are confirmed before the appraisal begins.
Inspection & research
Eric inspects the property when required and analyzes relevant public, MLS, and market data.
Report delivery
The completed appraisal explains the market evidence, analysis, and final opinion of value.
Experienced appraisal support
Prepared for professional scrutiny.
Eric Gant is a Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser with 25 years of experience and has been recognized as an appraiser expert witness in the Superior Courts of Fulton, Cobb, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Forsyth, and Cherokee counties.
Objective analysis. Clear reporting. Professional communication.
Counties served
Fulton · Gwinnett · Forsyth · Cobb · DeKalb · Hall · Cherokee · Barrow
Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser
Georgia CR #247475
Common questions
Estate appraisal FAQs
Can you appraise a property as of a past date?
Yes. When sufficient property information and market evidence are available, a retrospective appraisal can develop an opinion of value as of a specified prior effective date.
Who should engage the appraiser?
The client may be an executor, trustee, attorney, administrator, or another authorized party. We clarify the client and intended users before accepting the assignment.
Is an interior inspection always required?
The appropriate scope depends on the assignment and available information. Eric discusses inspection needs and any limitations before the engagement is finalized.
Can the report be shared with heirs or advisors?
Distribution is governed by the appraisal assignment and confidentiality requirements. Intended users and anticipated distribution should be identified at the outset.
This page provides general information about appraisal services and is not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Questions about estate administration, tax matters, or legal strategy should be directed to qualified legal counsel.
Let’s discuss the property and effective date.
Send the property address, county, requested effective date if known, and your role in the estate or trust matter. We’ll follow up regarding scope, timing, and fee.