Handling a divorce? Benchmark Appraisals has the expertise you need.Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options when it comes to 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 get an appraisal of the joint real estate. Contact us if you require an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other separation of assets. When the intended use of an appraisal is a couple splitting up, it needs a well-supported, professional report that will hold up during a trial. When you order an appraisal from Benchmark Appraisals, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Handling the particular needs of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. CA attorneys and accountants rely on our analysis when figuring out real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is in question. We have a great deal of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal documents that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For attorneys dealing with a divorce, your case's material facts typically requires an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date may not be the same as the date you requested the appraisal. We're experienced with the procedures and all that it entails to perform a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform we understand that they need to be handled with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |