How can I find out what a property is worth in a past year for cost basis for an estate?

I recommend getting an retrospective appraisal.

I wonder how the home value is appraised? If the neighborhood has not had any sales recently. What does the appraiser base their value on?

When appraising new construction homes where there aren't any closed sales in the subdivision, appraisers use several approaches to estimate the property's value: 1-Cost approach* 2-Sales Comparison Approach* We may use comparable sales from nearby neighborhoods in addition to considering Pre-sales and pending sales.

As a seller, can I dispute an appraisal made by the FHA?\n1-Is there any recourse when the FHA appraiser appraises the house for at least 20K less than comparable houses within a one mile radius in the same neighborhood?\n2-Is it considered fraud on the part of the FHA appraiser if the person presenting themselves as the appraiser is not the person who inspected the house?\n3-Is there any recourse when the appraiser basically ignores all of the upgrades to the house that make it far more valuable than similar houses?\n4-Is there recourse when appraiser rates various features as average & puts an arbitrary value of $1500 on improvements when there have been over $50,000 of improvements (not including labor). New carpeting in one room alone was $1500.

As a seller, it can be frustrating when an FHA appraisal comes in lower than expected. While FHA appraisals are conducted by independent fee appraisers, there are still some options for recourse in certain situations: If you believe the FHA appraisal is significantly lower than comparable houses within a one-mile radius, you can ask your buyer's lender to request a reconsideration of value. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as recent comparable sales data, showing the appraised value is incorrect. The lender will then forward this information to the appraiser for review. It's important to note that the final decision still rests with the appraiser. If the person who inspected the house is not the person who presented themselves as the appraiser, it could be considered fraud or a violation of FHA guidelines. You should report this issue to the buyer's lender and the FHA. They may investigate the situation and take appropriate action, such as ordering a new appraisal or reassigning it to another appraiser. If you believe the appraiser ignored significant upgrades that impact the home's value, you can include this information in your request for reconsideration of value (mentioned in point 1). You should provide evidence, such as receipts or documentation, to support the upgrades' value and demonstrate their impact on the home's overall worth. Also, look at the condition and quality rating in the report. If the appraiser undervalued improvements, you could also address this in your request for reconsideration of value. Provide documentation, such as receipts or invoices, to show the actual cost of the improvements and argue that they should be considered in the home's appraisal value. Remember that appraisals are subjective, and appraisers may have different opinions on the value of specific features or improvements. While you can dispute an appraisal and provide additional information, there's no guarantee that the appraiser will adjust their valuation. If you are unable to resolve the issue, you may need to consider other options, such as finding a new buyer or renegotiating the purchase price.

Chris Evans, TX Real Estate Agent

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