San Francisco
Property improved after death
When work was done after the valuation date and the appraisal must separate date-of-death condition from later improvements.
In San Francisco, dense-city houses, flats, and small multi-unit buildings create condition and occupancy problems that rarely resemble a simple vacant suburban listing — stairs, conversions, tenants, and unfinished work all matter. Property improved after death is one of the condition and occupancy situations that regularly shows up in estate work here.
Improvements after death — kitchens, lower-level finish, ADU work — must be separated from earlier effective-date condition when required.
For this San Francisco situation, list post-death work with dates and photos; confirm whether advisors need date-of-death condition, current condition, or both.
James provides independent residential appraisal and, where appropriate, consulting on whether repairs or remodeling before sale make market sense. He does not provide legal, tax, title, permit, or estate-administration advice; those questions stay with the attorney, CPA, and other Core 4 professionals.