![]() Dividing marital assets?We understand that divorce is a painful process. There are countless issues that have to be finalized, including the status of the home. There are generally two options regarding 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 commission an appraisal of the joint real estate. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other allocation of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes should include a well-established, expert report that will hold up to a judge. When you order an appraisal from Sound Appraisals, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Through experience and education, we've learned how to provide for the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. MN attorneys and accountants depend on our opinions when determining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We provide appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As a legal professional handling a divorce, your case's evidence typically requires an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date differs from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're accustomed to the procedures and all that it means to develop a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate that matches the date of divorce. We handle a reasonable number of divorce appraisals and we understand that they require prudence with total professionalism. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) means the highest amount of confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |