Splitting up assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives when it comes to real estate - it can be sold 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 mutual real estate. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other allocation of assets. When the purpose of an appraisal is a couple splitting up, it needs a well-supported, professional document that will hold up to a judge. When you order an appraisal from SML Appraisal Services - SMLAppraisal@gmail.com, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Taking into account the special conditions of a divorce situation is familiar territory for us. VA attorneys as well as accountants rely on our analysis when calculating real property values 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 documents that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As a legal professional representing a client in a divorce, your case's evidence often necessitates an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date can be different from the date you requested the appraisal. We are familiar with the techniques and what it entails to do a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion corresponding to the date of divorce. We perform lots of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they require prudence with the utmost care. 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. |