When working through a divorce, choose Longstaff Appraisals to provide a true value of residence to be divided.We know that divorce is never easy. There are many decisions to worry about, including what to do with the house. There are generally two alternatives when it comes to common real estate - it can be put on the market and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to commission an appraisal of the shared real estate. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal related to a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes must have a well-supported, authoritative document that is defensible during a trial. When you order an appraisal from Longstaff Appraisals, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Working through the sensitive conditions of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. Attorneys in SD as well as accountants depend on our analysis when ascertaining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are standing by to assist your needs. We submit appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As a legal professional handling a divorce, your case's evidence typically requires an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date can be different from the date you ordered the appraisal. We're versed in the procedures and what's requisite to develop a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. We handle lots of 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) means the highest amount of confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |