Longwood Estate Appraisal
Type: Well-maintained family estate home
Size: 3,800 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
Lot: 1.2 acres with mature oak trees and established landscaping
Built: 1995, solid construction with quality finishes
Estate Appraisal Backstory:
This property came to Embrace Appraisals through an estate attorney representing the family of a recently deceased homeowner. The gentleman had lived in the home for 20 years and had maintained it beautifully. His adult children, who lived out of state, needed a date-of-death appraisal for estate tax purposes and to help them decide whether to sell or keep the property as a rental investment.
Embrace Appraisals' Approach:
Sensitive Initial Contact: Sunny worked directly with the estate attorney and family members, understanding this was a difficult time and treating the situation with appropriate respect
Thorough Documentation: Conducted a comprehensive inspection, noting the home's excellent condition and the care the owner had taken in maintaining the property
Market Analysis: Researched recent sales in Longwood's established neighborhoods, focusing on properties with similar acreage and mature landscaping
Estate-Specific Considerations: Provided the precise date-of-death valuation required for tax purposes while also including market insights to help the family make informed decisions

Final Outcome:
Delivered a detailed estate appraisal within 48 hours that met all IRS requirements for estate tax filing. The report also included market commentary that helped the family understand their options, ultimately deciding to sell the property to a family who would appreciate the established neighborhood and mature landscaping.