![]() Divorce Appraisals in the state of VA by Germano & Van Leeuwen, Inc.Finalizing a divorce involves many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives when discussing the house - it can be sold and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to commission an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if you require an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division should include a well-supported, professional value conclusion that will hold up to a judge. When you order an appraisal from Germano & Van Leeuwen, Inc. , you are assured the best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Handling the sensitive challenges of a divorce situation is frequent territory for us. Attorneys in VA as well as accountants depend on our analysis when calculating what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and can readily handle your needs. We submit appraisal reports that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For legal professionals representing a client in a divorce, your case's research typically requires an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date differs from the date you ordered the appraisal. We are familiar with the procedures and what is imperative to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion matching the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we handle we keep in mind that they require prudence with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |