[WSBAPT] RCW 11.44.025 Who is required to appraise?

[Jayne Marsh Gilbert]

I use RE broker's market value opinion, unless the estate is close to the
WA state exemption amount.

On Wed, May 28, 2025 at 11:46 AM Dalynne Singleton <dalynne at glgmail.com>
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> I have argued in arbitration/mediation that “appraise” takes many forms
> and is not always a certified RE appraisal.
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> This has been met with arguments that this statute requires an appraisal
> but then that would mean every personal and real property would need to
> have an appraisal which to me is a ridiculous argument.
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> *From:* wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <
> wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> *On Behalf Of *Jordan Kostelyk
> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 28, 2025 11:43 AM
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> *Subject:* [WSBAPT] RCW 11.44.025 Who is required to appraise?
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> Does anyone read this as requiring a certified real estate appraiser
> complete the appraisal or can a letter of opinion from a broker or real
> estate agent suffice?
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> Jordan
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