Dividing marital assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two choices regarding the shared residence - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds divided, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to order an appraisal of the shared real estate. Contact us Consumer Appraisal & Realty Services can assist if you need an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other separation of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes must have a well-supported, professional value conclusion that can be supported in court. When you order an appraisal from Consumer Appraisal & Realty Services, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and top notch analysis. Handling the special needs of a divorce situation is frequent territory for us. MD attorneys and accountants rely on our appraisals when ascertaining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is important. We have a lot of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For lawyers handling a divorce, your case's research typically needs an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date differs from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're comfortable with the techniques and requirements needed to complete a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion corresponding to the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform we remain mindful of the fact that they need to be handled with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) means the highest amount of confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |