Dividing assets?Finalizing a divorce involves many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options when discussing real estate - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds divided, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to order an appraisal of the shared real estate. Contact us Bill Schaaf & Associates can assist if you need an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other division of assets. A divorce appraisal requires a well-established, professional value conclusion that can be supported in court. Bill Schaaf & Associates pledges to give you an exceptional level of service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Working through the particular conditions of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. PA attorneys and accountants rely on our opinions when ascertaining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We create appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For attorneys dealing with a divorce, your case's research frequently needs an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date may not be the same as the date you requested the appraisal. We're accustomed to the techniques and what is vital to complete a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion corresponding to the date of divorce. We perform many divorce appraisals and we understand that they need to be handled with the utmost care. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which means the highest amount of confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |