Dividing assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives when it comes to the shared residence - it can be sold and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to get an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes must have a well-established, authoritative report that will hold up to a judge. When you order an appraisal from Rainier Appraisal Service, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. We understand how to care for the delicate needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in WA and accountants depend on our appraisals when determining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes depending on a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and can readily handle your needs. We provide appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As an attorney dealing with a divorce, your case's material facts regularly requires an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date differs from the date you ordered the appraisal. We're versed in the processes and what 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 remain cognizant of the fact 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, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |