Splitting up assets?Finalizing a divorce involves many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options regarding the shared residence - it can be sold and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to get an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if you require an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other allocation of assets. When the reason for an appraisal is the division of assets, it must have a well-supported, expert value conclusion that is defensible during a trial. Value Matters, Inc. guarantees an exceptional level of service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. We understand how to care for the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in WA and accountants rely on our opinions when figuring out real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal reports that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For lawyers handling a divorce, your case's material facts often requires an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date can be different from the date you ordered the appraisal. We're experienced with the procedures and all that it takes to develop a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate corresponding to the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we handle we remain conscious of the fact that they need to be handled delicately. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which dictates confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |