Marin County
The date of death fell in a rapidly changing market
When the valuation date occurred during a period of sharp appreciation, decline, or changing buyer demand.
In a fast-moving market, sales closing only a few months apart may reflect meaningfully different conditions.
Marin County estates may include hillside and view homes, custom residences, condominiums, waterfront-influenced property, ADUs, and homes owned by the same family for many years.
The appraisal should focus on the market surrounding the effective date and explain how timing affected the relevance of available sales.