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Divorce Appraisals Finalizing a divorce involves many decisions, including "Who gets the house"? There are generally two options regarding the house - it can be sold and the proceeds divided appropriately, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should order an appraisal of the residence. Divorce appraisals require a well supported, professional appraisal that is defensible in court. When you order an appraisal from us, you are assured that you will get the best in professional service, courtesy, and the highest quality appraisal that meets and exceeds the expectations of the courts. We also know how to handle the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys and accountants rely on our values when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being placed on real property. We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We provide appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As an attorney handling a divorce, your needs oftentimes include an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date differs from the date you order the appraisal. We are familiar with the procedures and requirements necessary to perform an appraisal with a retrospective effective date or valuation scenario (if the property has changed since the historic effective date). The Fair Market Value estimate can match up with the date of separation or date of divorce. The ethics provision within the Canadian Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (The Standards) binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of discretion. |