No — and it shouldn't. The appraisal supporting a charitable deduction needs to be conducted independently by the donor's chosen qualified appraiser. An agent's role is limited to coordinating property access and transaction timing so the appraisal process isn't delayed or disrupted by the sale.
Erik Gladish September 05, 2026

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