![]() Involved in a divorce? Top Tier Appraisals has the expertise for these matters.We realize that divorce is a painful process. There are numerous issues to worry about, including what's going to happen to the house. There are generally two choices regarding common real estate - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would find it in their best interest to order an appraisal of the mutual real estate. Contact us if you require an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other allocation of assets. A divorce appraisal needs a well-supported, professional document that is defensible during a trial. When you order an appraisal from Top Tier Appraisals, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Working through the special conditions of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. Attorneys in MI as well as accountants rely on our appraisals when figuring out real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have a great deal of expertise working with everyone 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. As an attorney working with a divorce, your case's research typically needs an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date may not be the same as the date you ordered the appraisal. We're comfortable with the techniques and what it entails to complete a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. We perform a reasonable number of divorce appraisals and we understand that they need to be handled with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |