Services
Charitable Donation and Conservation Easement Appraisals
IRS qualified appraisals for gifts of real estate to charities and land trusts, and for donated conservation easements, prepared by a qualified appraiser and built to support Form 8283.
Qualified appraisals for the IRS
Gifts of real property worth more than $5,000 generally need a qualified appraisal by a qualified appraiser. We prepare reports that address the IRS's specific content requirements.
Conservation easements
We value the property before and after the easement, analyzing what development and use rights are being given up and how the restrictions affect the market value of what remains.
Outright gifts of property
Land, buildings and partial interests donated to a charity, a university or a land trust, valued as of the date of the gift.
Timing matters
IRS rules limit how far before the donation the appraisal can be dated, so let us know your planned gift date and filing deadline early.
Common questions
Do I need an appraisal to deduct a donated property?
In most cases, yes. Noncash gifts over $5,000 generally require a qualified appraisal, and larger gifts may also need the appraisal attached to your return. Your CPA can confirm what applies to you.
Can you appraise a conservation easement on farmland or woodland?
Yes. Farmland, forest, shoreline and estate properties are common easement assignments.
Do you work with land trusts?
Yes. We regularly coordinate with land trusts, their attorneys and the donor's CPA.
Need a commercial appraisal?
Tell us about the property and what the appraisal is for. We will respond with a fee and a delivery date, usually within one business day.