Divorce Appraisals

Who gets the house?

It can be sold and the proceeds divided or, one party can 'buy out" the other.

Who should order the appraisal?

    Congenial Divorce:

• Both of you.  If you can both agree to abide by the final value determination of the appraisal, order it together.  This saves both time and money.  If that is not the case, each party should order an appraisal of the residence.
• Attorney
• Accountant

    Contentious Divorce:

• Each individual party should order a separate appraisal of the property
• Attorney
• Accountant

Divorce appraisals require a well supported, professional appraisal that is defensible in court. When you order an appraisal from us, you are assured that you will get the best in professional service, courtesy, and the highest quality appraisal. We also know how to handle the sensitive needs of a divorce situation.

Who will use the report?

Attorneys and Accountants rely on our values when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being placed on real property. We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We provide appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies.

As an attorney handling a divorce, your needs oftentimes include an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date differs from the date you order the appraisal. We are familiar with the procedures and requirements necessary to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate matching the date of divorce. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of discretion.