![]() Working on a divorce? Valley to Coast Appraisals has the specific competence for these matters.We realize that divorce is a painful process. There are countless decisions that have to be resolved, including the status of the home. There are generally two options when discussing common real estate - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to order an appraisal of the joint real estate. Contact us if you require an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other allocation of assets. When the intended use of an appraisal is the division of assets, it needs a well-supported, authoritative value conclusion that can be supported during a trial. When you order an appraisal from Valley to Coast Appraisals, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Working through the sensitive conditions of a divorce situation is common territory for us. OR attorneys as well as accountants rely on our values when figuring out real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes depending on a value opinion. We have a great deal of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We submit appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For lawyers working with a divorce, your case's research regularly 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 are familiar with the techniques and what it means to complete a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate matching the date of divorce. We handle a reasonable number 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 means the highest amount of confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |