Splitting up marital assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options when it comes to the house - it can be put on the market and the proceeds divided, 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 dealing with a divorce or other division of assets. When the purpose of an appraisal is a divorce settlement, it requires a well-supported, expert report that is defensible in court. When you order an appraisal from Branson Appraisals, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. We understand how to care for the prickly needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in WA and accountants depend on our opinions when figuring out what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and can readily handle your needs. We create appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For legal professionals dealing with a divorce, your case's research typically requires an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date differs from the date you ordered the appraisal. We're experienced with the procedures and what is imperative to do a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion matching the date of divorce. We perform a reasonable number of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they need to be handled delicately. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which compels us to keep the highest degree of confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |