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Welcome

By the Sea Appraisal Service has been serving the Essex County MA area as a local, family-owned residential real estate appraisal company since 2001. Our real estate appraisal services include appraisals for local mortgage lenders, homeowners, appraisals for estate settlements and appraisals for divorce situations.  

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Property Appraisals for Estate Planning

Our real estate appraisal service is dedicated to assisting local attorneys in estate planning by providing thorough evaluations of residential properties. We determine the fair market value of the estate, ensuring a clear understanding for both attorneys and their clients. With our expertise, you can trust that your estate planning needs are met with precision and professionalism. 

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Retrospective Property Appraisal Reports

When you inherit a property from a family member, you must pay a tax based on the value of the property as of the date of death. How do you get that value? We will research sales of comparable properties in that time frame to give you a professional property value as of the appropriate date. This is called a retrospective appraisal report.

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Inherited Property Buyout Appraisals

At By the Sea Appraisal Service, we understand that inheriting a property can come with its own set of challenges. If one family member wishes to buy out the others, we're here to help. Our team will provide a comprehensive appraisal to determine the current value of the property, ensuring a fair and smooth buyout process for everyone involved.

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Property Appraisals for Private Sales

Our Real Estate Appraisal services are perfect for private sales, working with either buyers or sellers.

 

We provide accurate and reliable appraisals of your property that include a full market analysis of comparable properties to ensure you get the best deal. Our experienced appraisers are here to provide you with the guidance and expertise you need for a successful sale.

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Property Appraisals for Divorce Situations

We offer professional appraisals for divorce settlements. Our appraisals provide an unbiased, accurate value of the property, allowing for a fair and equitable division of assets.

 

We are experienced in providing accurate and detailed appraisals, enabling all parties to move forward with a confident and informed decision.

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Trusted Property Appraiser in the Cape Ann Area

By the Sea Appraisal Service is here to deliver a thorough evaluation of your residential property, ensuring you understand its fair market value. Whether you're considering selling, managing an estate, or have recently inherited a property, our expert team is ready to assist you. Contact us today to begin the process and get the insights you need!

Our experienced team of appraisers are dedicated to providing reliable, accurate, and timely appraisals for all of our clients.

Service Areas

Our appraisal services are offered in the following areas of the North Shore in MA, including Essex County and Middlesex County:

  • Beverly

  • Cape Ann

  • Danvers

  • Essex

  • Gloucester

  • Hamilton

  • Ipswich

  • Manchester by the Sea

  • Marblehead

  • Newburyport

  • Peabody

  • Rockport

  • Rowley

  • Salem

  • Salisbury

  • Swampscott

  • Topsfield

  • Wenham

Contact us if your town is not listed or for more information.

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By the Sea Appraisal Service

17 Forest Lane

Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

Member of Massachusetts Board of Real Estate Appraisers

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