Dividing assets?We realize that divorce is a painful process. There are many issues to worry about, including what to do with the house. There are generally two options when it comes to real estate - it can be put on the market and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should get an appraisal of the common real estate. Contact us Northwest Premier Appraisal can assist if you need an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other allocation of assets. When the intended use of an appraisal is the division of assets, it requires a well-supported, authoritative value conclusion that will hold up to a judge. Northwest Premier Appraisal pledges to give you an exceptional level of service with courtesy and top notch analysis. Through experience and education, we've learned how to provide for the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in WA and accountants depend on our appraisals when figuring out real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have a great deal of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal documents that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As a legal professional representing a client in a divorce, your case's material facts typically requires an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date differs from the date you requested the appraisal. We're versed in the techniques and the effort mandatory to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. We perform 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 compels us to keep the highest degree of confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |