Kent and Sussex counties have notified residents they will be reassessing their taxes in the coming years.  Sussex will be reassessed in 2025, Kent County has already started.  Tax assessors cannot come into your home, and sometimes they do not even go on your property.  They can only see the exterior of your home and go on existing records.  If you feel your assessment is incorrect, we can help.  ​

Pre-Listing Appraisals

I offer Pre-list appraisals to homeowners, realtors and purchasers as a buying and selling tool.  As I have no interest in the sale of the property I can provide an unbiased value.  Pre-List appraisals can be used to determine a fair and competitive sales price, as a sales tool in the selling process for both realtors and homeowners, and to determine if a home is priced correctly before signing a contract.  Set yourself apart from the competition with an appraisal from an independent third party.

 Insurance Update Appraisals

Have you been astounded by the prices of homes lately?  Can you believe how much it costs to build a home now?  Well chances are that your homeowners insurance may be less than needed to rebuild your home should something happen.  A homeowner should update their coverage every few years.  Not only are homes in this area more expensive, but it cost considerable more to build a home than it did a few years ago.  Make sure your home is adequately covered.

Tax Basis Determination

Can you keep up with all the new tax laws?  Many times a homeowner doesn't realize that they will be taxed heavily on their home if they sell.  $250,000 for single and $500,000 for married people is the limit for appreciation before your home will be heavily taxed at sale.  Keep track of your investments with an appraisal every few years, or more if the market is hot.  

Attorneys and Accountants rely on my values when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being placed on real property. I understand their needs and am used to dealing with all parties involved. I provide appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies.

Settling an estate usually requires an appraisal to establish Fair Market Value for the residential property involved. Often, the date of death differs from the date the appraisal is requested. I am familiar with the procedures and requirements necessary to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate matching the date of death. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds me with confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of discretion.