You can depend on GVS, the trusted choice among Santa Rosa County property appraisers!
You can depend on GVS, the trusted choice among Santa Rosa County property appraisers!
Pre-Listing Valuations
If you’re working with a real estate agent to list your property, more than likely they’ll provide you with a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) that lists selected sales in your area as one of the first steps in determining what to set as the “Listing Price”. This step is vital if you're going to maximize your profit and minimize your home’s time on the market.
However, even if you're collaborating with the most experienced real estate agent, it's wise to seek an opinion from a qualified third-party, such as Santa Rosa County property appraisers, regarding your home's value prior to signing a Listing Agreement. That’s where we can assist you. We can provide you with a pre-listing appraisal, ensuring both you and your agent have an accurate understanding of your home's features along with a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar
Date of Death Valuations
When someone dies, it is necessary to value all of the decedent’s assets, including real property such as real estate. As part of the valuation of assets at death by a real estate appraiser, a date of death valuation determines the Fair Market Value of real estate as of the date that the owner died. This property valuation is crucial for determining if a federal estate tax return is due to the IRS and the amount of estate tax, if one is owed. This is often referred to as the death tax. The valuation of the property is also used to establish the new income tax basis for the decedent’s assets when they are passed on to the person’s heirs.
A date of death valuation requires a historical appraisal, also known as a retrospective appraisal. This type of appraisal determines the Fair Market Value of property as of a specific date in the past. In Santa Rosa County, property appraisers, attorneys, accountants, executors, and others rely on the real estate appraisal services of Gayda Valuation Service to assist in the valuation of assets at death due to our familiarity and experience in performing residential real estate appraisals of this sensitive type.
Most localities determine your property tax burden based on an ad valorem assessment of the property's value. As a property owner, you might occasionally receive an unwelcome notice indicating that your taxes are increasing, and at times, it may appear that your assessment is excessively high.
It's vital to seek assistance from professional Santa Rosa County property appraisers who are experienced and well-versed in the procedures specific to your jurisdiction.
Please remember: conducting your own research is advisable before deciding to pursue a property assessment appeal, particularly before hiring a professional appraiser. However, according to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), we cannot rely on shortcuts—meaning your research cannot simply be accepted at face value as part of our independent evaluation. When you engage us for an assessment appeal, you are commissioning an independent, third-party professional appraisal report. Our thorough evaluation from start to finish will yield a report that is far more persuasive than any evidence you might gather on your own.
Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options regarding the house - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would find it in their best interest to commission an appraisal of the common real estate, which is where Santa Rosa County property appraisers can provide valuable assistance.
For lawyers working with a divorce, your case's material facts typically necessitate an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time, the divorce date may not align with the date you ordered the appraisal. We're accustomed to the procedures and requirements fundamental to complete a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion corresponding to the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform, we understand that they require prudence with the utmost care. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which means the highest amount of confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion.
Home remodeling and inaccurate estimates on public records can significantly impact a property's price and its appeal to buyers. Let our Santa Rosa County property appraisers provide you with an accurate estimation of property dimensions to determine a fair value when acquiring a property, selling to potential clients, or minimizing property taxes.
Measurement services are exactly what they sound like: an appraiser will measure the home's dimensions and square footage based on your requirements, then create either a basic or highly detailed layout. The appraiser's report and floorplan serve as a document that can substantiate an accurate Gross Living Area (GLA), the total livable space of your home. These services are not only useful but sometimes essential when contesting property taxes or selling a property.
Information for real estate agents
To ensure that your client's property sells at a price that truly reflects market value, we recommend requesting a measurement from our Santa Rosa County property appraisers. Clients, particularly potential buyers, will appreciate your diligence, and you can feel confident knowing that the GLA on your client's listing accurately represents their home. A measurement can also serve as an effective marketing strategy to attract prospective buyers, as they can view the layout and details of the house before and after a walkthrough. Contact us to learn more about our home measurement and floor plan services.
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