Splitting up marital assets?We know that divorce can be very difficult. There are countless choices looming, including the status of the shared residence. There are generally two choices when discussing real estate - 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 residence. Contact us Hertzler & Associates Real Estate Appraisers can help if you need an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other division of assets. A divorce appraisal must have a well-supported, authoritative document that can be supported in court. When you order an appraisal from Hertzler & Associates Real Estate Appraisers, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and top notch analysis. We also know how to handle the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in VA as well as accountants rely on our opinions when figuring out what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal reports that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For legal professionals dealing with a divorce, your case's evidence regularly requires an appraisal to establish 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 ordered the appraisal. We are familiar with the techniques and what it entails to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate corresponding to the date of divorce. We work on many divorce appraisals and we understand that they need to be handled delicately. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which means the highest amount of confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |