Splitting up assets?We know that divorce can be very difficult. There are countless choices that have to be settled, including what to do with the home. There are generally two alternatives when discussing the house - 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 for the purposes of a divorce or other separation of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes requires a well-established, expert value conclusion that is defensible to a judge. Hostetler Appraisal Company pledges to give you an exceptional level of service with courtesy and top notch analysis. Through experience and education, we've learned how to handle the prickly needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in VA and accountants rely on our analysis when figuring out real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is important. 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 for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For attorneys working with a divorce, your case's material facts typically needs an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date can be different from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're versed in the techniques and what's requisite to complete a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate matching the date of divorce. We work on lots of divorce appraisals and we understand that they need to be handled delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |