San Francisco
Renovations occurred after death
When the home was remodeled after the valuation date and the appraisal must separate later improvements from the earlier condition.
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. Renovations occurred after death is one of the timing and documentation situations that regularly shows up in estate work here.
Renovations after death must be separated from earlier-date condition — especially kitchens, baths, and altered lower levels.
For this San Francisco situation, list post-death work with approximate dates and photos so later improvements can be separated from the earlier condition.
Post-death renovations are common and must be unwound for an earlier effective date. That separation is part of why retrospective work is more research-intensive than a current appraisal.
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.