Splitting up assets?We understand that divorce is never easy. There are many choices that have to be settled, including the status of the home. There are generally two choices when it comes to the house - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to commission an appraisal of the shared real estate. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal related to a divorce or other division of assets. A divorce appraisal requires a well-established, expert value conclusion that is defensible to a judge. Aiken Appraisal, LLC guarantees an exceptional level of service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Through experience and education, we've learned how to handle the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. WA attorneys and accountants depend on our analysis when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have a great deal of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We provide appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For attorneys representing a client in a divorce, your case's evidence often requires an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date differs from the date you requested the appraisal. We're versed in the techniques and what is vital to complete a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate that matches the date of divorce. We handle a reasonable number of divorce appraisals and we understand that they require prudence with the utmost care. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |