Dividing assets?Finalizing a divorce involves many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two choices regarding real estate - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would find it in their best interest to order an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if you require an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other allocation of assets. A divorce appraisal should include a well-established, authoritative report that can be supported during a trial. Smithson Appraisal pledges to give you an exceptional level of service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Through experience and education, we've learned how to handle the delicate needs of a divorce situation. OK attorneys as well as accountants rely on our opinions when determining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is crucial. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and are standing by to assist your needs. We provide appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For lawyers representing a client in a divorce, your case's evidence frequently necessitates an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date may not be the same as the date you requested the appraisal. We're comfortable with the procedures and what is essential to perform a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. We handle lots of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they require prudence with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |