When involved in a divorce, choose SMAS Appraisal to provide a realistic value of the couple's real estate asset.We understand that divorce is never easy. There are countless issues to worry about, including what to do with the house. There are generally two alternatives when it comes to real estate - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds divided, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should commission an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal related to a divorce or other separation of assets. A divorce appraisal needs a well-supported, professional value conclusion that will hold up to a judge. SMAS Appraisal pledges to give you an exceptional level of service with courtesy and top notch analysis. Taking into account the particular challenges of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. WA attorneys and accountants depend on our opinions when calculating what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have a great deal of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are standing by to assist your needs. We provide appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For attorneys working with a divorce, your case's evidence often requires an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date can be different from the date you ordered the appraisal. We're accustomed to the methods and all that it takes to perform a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate matching the date of divorce. We perform a reasonable number of divorce appraisals and we understand that they require prudence delicately. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which dictates confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |