![]() When working through a divorce, choose Cara Smith to provide a true value of real estate to be divided.Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options when it comes to common real estate - it can be put on the market 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 if you require an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes should include a well-supported, expert value conclusion that is defensible in court. When you order an appraisal from Cara Smith, you are assured the best in service with professional 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 MI and accountants depend on our appraisals when determining 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 accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We provide appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For legal professionals representing a client in a divorce, your case's evidence often necessitates an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date differs from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're accustomed to the techniques and what is imperative to do a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion corresponding to the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform we keep in mind that they require prudence with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |