Splitting up assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two choices when it comes to the house - it can be sold and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should order an appraisal of the joint real estate. Contact us Blue Ridge Appraisal Co., L.L.C. is at your service if you need an appraisal related to a divorce or other allocation of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division needs a well-established, professional report that can be supported during a trial. Blue Ridge Appraisal Co., L.L.C. guarantees an exceptional level of service with professional courtesy and top notch analysis. Taking into account the particular conditions of a divorce situation is common territory for us. VA attorneys and accountants rely on our values when calculating what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For attorneys handling a divorce, your case's research often requires an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date may not be the same as the date you purchased the appraisal. We're accustomed to the procedures and what is essential to do a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. We perform many divorce appraisals (unfortunately) 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. |