Divorce Appraisals in the state of WA by CognizantFinalizing a divorce involves many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives regarding real estate - it can be put on the market and the proceeds divvied up, 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 you require an appraisal related to a divorce or other division of assets. When the purpose of an appraisal is a divorce settlement, it requires a well-established, authoritative value conclusion that is defensible during a trial. Cognizant pledges to give you an exceptional level of service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. We understand how to handle the prickly needs of a divorce situation. WA attorneys as well as accountants rely on our analysis when figuring out real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is crucial. We have a great deal of expertise working with everyone involved and are standing by to assist your needs. We submit appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For legal professionals working with a divorce, your case's material facts often requires an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date differs from the date you requested the appraisal. We are familiar with the techniques and the effort mandatory to do a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion matching the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform we remain mindful of the fact that they require prudence with total professionalism. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which dictates confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |