Marin County
Death occurred ten years ago
When about a decade has passed and the assignment becomes markedly more research-intensive than a current market appraisal.
In Marin County, retrospective work has to match the effective date to the right hillside, village, Bay-facing, or West Marin setting — and to whatever documentation still exists. Death occurred ten years ago is one of the timing and documentation situations that regularly shows up in estate work here.
Ten years ago is research-intensive Marin work: thinner condition evidence and submarkets that have since re-priced unevenly.
For this Marin County situation, expect a research-heavy file: assemble every dated photo, listing, permit, and family condition note you can find before scope is finalized.
Ten-year work is markedly more research-intensive. Comparable evidence thins, condition proof fades, and the analysis has to be built carefully rather than form-filled from current listings.
James provides independent residential appraisal for appropriate retrospective and current assignments. He does not provide legal, tax, title, or estate-administration advice; effective dates and intended use should be confirmed with the attorney, CPA, and other Core 4 professionals.