San Francisco
Prior appraisal cannot be found
When an older appraisal is missing and the estate still needs a supported value for a confirmed effective date.
In San Francisco, dense-city houses, flats, and small multi-unit buildings leave timing and documentation problems that combine neighborhood market history with conversions, incomplete records, and missing photos. Prior appraisal cannot be found is one of the timing and documentation situations that regularly shows up in estate work here.
A missing prior appraisal can still be replaced with a new retrospective if date and intended use are clear.
For this San Francisco situation, if any fragments remain (cover page, email, invoice), share them; otherwise treat the assignment as a fresh retrospective with a confirmed date.
A missing prior report is frustrating but workable. A new retrospective appraisal can still be developed if the date, interest, and intended use are confirmed.
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.