We understand that divorce is a painful process. There are numerous choices to worry about, including the fate of the home. There are generally two choices regarding the shared residence – 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 should order an appraisal of the joint real estate.
An appraisal for the purpose of asset division needs a well-established, authoritative appraisal document that will hold up in court. When you order an appraisal from Alpine Appraisal Group, you are assured the best service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Working through the sensitive challenges of a divorce situation is not a problem for us.
Washington attorneys and accountants depend on our appraisals when ascertaining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We provide appraisal documents for courts or agencies that meet or exceed their requirements.
For lawyers working with a divorce, your case’s material facts customarily require an appraisal to ascertain market value for the residential real estate involved. Often, the divorce date may not be the same as the date you requested the appraisal. We’re accustomed to the methods and what is essential to do a retrospective appraisal with an effective date and Market Value estimate corresponding to the date of divorce. We perform many divorce appraisals (unfortunately), and we understand that they need to be handled with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) compels us to keep the highest degree of confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion.