Greenville County 
South Carolina 
Real Estate
Appraisals

Howard Appraisal Services is a full-service appraisal company 
with a team of experienced South Carolina State Certified Appraisers. 
We service Upstate South Carolina including the counties 
of Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens and Laurens.
We provide prompt, professional, cost effective real estate appraisals for a variety of clients including home owners, lenders, attorneys, accountants for any purpose in which an accurate real estate appraisal is required. We are a leading real estate appraisal firm specializing in Residential Valuations. 

Howard Appraisal Services focuses exclusively on Upstate South Carolina including the counties of Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens & Laurens. With over 20 years experience, Chief Appraiser Dixon Howard (Certified Residential) brings an expertise that provides his clients with the insight, quality and analysis they expect and require. We are dedicated to providing competent, courteous and prompt services to all our clients be it homeowners or industry professionals.

We are FHA Approved!

Call Us Today for a Quote:   864-774-5282

Estate & Date of Death Appraisals

After the death of a family member or loved one, the process of settling his or her estate can be especially difficult. When emotions are high, and there are pressing, time-sensitive concerns, having a team of professional experts from Howard Appraisal Services, LLC. to help guide you through the process ahead will make the transition smoother.

If ownership of your loved one’s property has been transferred to you, an appraisal is needed for tax assessment purposes. This is a time-sensitive issue, and must be handled quickly to meet IRS reporting standards. Estate appraisals are usually ordered two to twelve months after the date of the original owner’s death.

Six Possible Reasons for Estate and Date of Death Appraisals

1. Equitable Distribution. If there is more than one heir, an appraisal of the total property is a required for equal division.
2. Estate Tax. At the date of death, the estate property must be appraised, especially if the overall estate it is more than the value threshold.
3. Establish a Basis. Performed prior to death to serve as benchmark of the selling price.
4. Probate Appraisal. A probate appraisal is a court requirement for the appraisal and inventory of the estate assets.
5. Estate Planning. As a property owner, you can plan ahead of time for the distribution, donation, and taxes of your estate.
6. Trust Inventory. Be a part of a well-established trust. A trust inventory will set an established value for your property.

How important it is to know the fair market value of the property?

Fair market value (FMV) is the given estimate for the value of a property based on the knowledge, willingness, and assessment of the buyer to an unpressured and willing seller in the market. An estimate of fair market value is generally subjective due to circumstances such as time, location, existence of precedents, and the assessment principles of the buyer and seller.

The selling price of a property is an indication of a reasonable fair market value. The following criteria must be observed in the process of estate planning, valuation, and selling:

- The date of sale in the open market
- Relevant facts known to both buyer and seller
- The purchase occurred was between two distanced parties
- No change was occurred in the market during sale date, purchase date, or date of valuation

Settling an estate or forming a trust can be complex tasks. Determining the value of a property associated with an estate or trust is an important part of the process. The value needed in an estate appraisal, probate appraisal, or trust appraisal may be the property’s current market value or the property’s (retrospective) value as of a specific prior date (date of death, etc.)  An estate or date of death appraisal is typically used to set the tax basis for the property.

Howard Appraisal Services, LLC knows that people need estate and date of death appraisals for a variety of reasons. We also understand the unique process of determining and planning an estate, as well as the need to have accurate information to help maintain fairness to all parties involved.

Howard Appraisal Services, LLC proves to be Upstate South Carolina top provider of estate and date of death appraisals. We provide a level of service and communication that is personal and unmatched, with nearly two decades of experience in Upstate South Carolina.

With Howard Appraisal Services, LLC you can be sure of receiving the right valuation of your property. Your appraiser will help you to look at the relevant factors for the valuation of your inherited property. Together, you’ll review details including the recent area listed prices, selling price of comparable properties, cost of replacement, expert opinions, and the date of ownership or inheritance.

Contact us today for details on how we can work together to establish your property’s value and help you prepare to resolve any inheritance based tax implications.

We service the following Property Types
  •  Single Family Residences
  •  Condominiums/Townhomes
  •  Custom Homes
  • ​Complex Assignments
  • ​New Construction
    •  Estates / Luxury Homes
    •  Lake Front / Water Front
    •  Manufactured
    • ​2-4 Unit Residential Income
    • ​Vacant Land
      We provide the following Valuation Services
      Appraisal Review
      Bail Bonds 
      Bankruptcy 
      Buying 
      Cash Value 
      Casualty Loss 
      Construction 
      Consulting 
      Conventional Lending 
      Date of Death 
      Desk Review 
      Divorce 
      Estate Planning 
      Expert Witness
      Financing
      Foreclosure / REO 
      Financial Planning 
      Hard Money
      Home Measurement Services
      Litigation 
      PMI Removal 
      Pre-Foreclosure & Short Sales 
      Pre-Listing, Pre-Purchase, FSBO's 
      Probate 
      Refinance
      Rental Survey 
      Retrospective
      Reverse Mortgage 
      Selling
      Step Up Basis
      Tax Appeals
      Trusts / Gifts
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      MEET THE APPRAISER:
      Howard Appraisal Services with its team of experienced and top-notch local appraisers has excelled to the top of the industry by offering great customer service, accurate appraisals and quick turn times.

      Dixon Howard is the owner and operator of Howard Appraisal Services, LLC and specializes in residential and commercial appraisals in Upstate South Carolina. Dixon earned a Bachelors Degree in Management Information Systems from the University of South Carolina in 1998. He is also a Commercial Real Estate Specialist with Prudential Commercial / C. Dan Joyner Company. If your project requires integrity, knowledge, education and experience, as well as consistent follow up, Dixon Howard is the best choice to exceed your expectations. 

      Our team of experienced and highly qualified appraisers ‘specialize’ in helping people who need appraisals for trust and estate purposes, buying/selling, divorce, bankruptcy, probate, PMI removal, step-up basis, retrospective, date of death and more.

      We also work closely with realtors and brokers to help establish list prices, home sellers to insure they’re getting top dollar and home buyers to insure they’re not overpaying for a new home.

      In addition to homes of all shapes and sizes we also appraise condominiums, estates, luxury homes, vacant land, manufactured homes, lake/water front, specialty properties. No job is too big or too small.

      Professionalism and integrity are critical when working with an appraiser and we pride ourselves in providing you with competitive rates as well as the best possible experience.

      Give us a call today with any questions you might have at: 864-774-5282

      WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY:
      Joseph Howes
      Dixon Howard was very professional and time efficient! If you are looking at getting an appraisal done on your home I would 10/10 recommend going to Howard Appraisal Services!
      2 Weeks Ago
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      Beth Bradley
      Happy with the service.  From the first phone call, I was provided with information on what to expect.  A number of services were described and the person on the phone helped me decide what service I needed. The appraiser was knowledgeable and polite.  He understood my needs and provided the report in a timely manner.
      6 Months Ago
      Verified Customer
      Evan Fitz
      They were recommended by a friend so I called. The service was good and the appraisal came back quickly. He always answers his phone by the second ring which I like. I would recommend doing business.
      1 Week Ago
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      Pat Y.
      Total professional, he did a few appraisals for me and he did a great job, nothing but the highest respect for Dixon.
      8 Months Ago
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