Delaware Beaches Appraiser

Trusted Appraisals for Coastal Delaware Homes & Estates

Square Feet Appraisals provides certified, USPAP-compliant real estate appraisals throughout the Delaware Beaches and Sussex County. From estate matters to pre-listing decisions, our reports are built to stand up to probate courts, attorneys, CPAs, lenders, and the IRS—without unnecessary complexity.

This page is your starting point. Below you’ll find our core appraisal services, each tailored to real-world situations common in coastal Delaware.

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Our Appraisal Services

Date of Death Appraisals

Retrospective valuations establishing fair market value as of the date of death—commonly used for probate, estate administration, and stepped-up basis planning.

Best for:

• Executors & heirs

• Probate filings

• Trust & estate settlements

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Estate Settlement Appraisals

Used to support equitable distribution among beneficiaries and document value during estate administration.

Best for:

• Attorneys & fiduciaries

• Multi-property estates

• Disputed or complex valuations

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Estate Planning Appraisals

Forward-looking valuations to support wealth planning, gifting strategies, and trust creation.

Best for:

• CPAs & financial planners

• Pre-transfer planning

• Long-term estate strategy

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Home Measurement Services

Accurate, standards-based square footage measurements—critical in coastal markets where small differences can materially affect value.

Best for:

• Homeowners & agents

• Listing verification

• Legal or valuation support

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Pre-Listing, Pre-Purchase & FSBO Appraisals

Independent opinions of value to support pricing decisions before a transaction—not after.

Best for:

• Sellers setting list price

• Buyers seeking clarity

• FSBO transactions

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Retrospective Appraisals

Historical valuations for past effective dates, often required for legal, tax, or accounting purposes.

Best for:

• IRS & tax basis support

• Legal matters

• Prior-date valuation needs

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Why Coastal Delaware Expertise Matters

Beach-area properties don’t behave like inland markets. Seasonality, rental income, flood zones, renovations, and micro-location premiums all matter—especially in Lewes, Rehoboth, Bethany, Fenwick, and surrounding Sussex County communities.

Square Feet Appraisals understands how to analyze these factors correctly—and document them defensibly.

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Built for Advisors, Not Just Homeowners

Our reports are regularly used by:

• Estate & probate attorneys

• CPAs & tax professionals

• Executors & trustees

• Homeowners & heirs

Every appraisal is USPAP-compliant, clearly supported, and written to reduce follow-up questions.

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Start With the Right Appraisal

Not sure which service you need? Start with the category above that matches your situation—or contact us and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Square Feet Appraisals
Clear values. Clean documentation. Coastal Delaware expertise.