![]() If you are handling a divorce, choose W.F. Smith Company to provide a true value of real estate to be divided.Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two choices when it comes to the shared residence - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds divided, 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 for the purposes of a divorce or other allocation of assets. A divorce appraisal should include a well-supported, professional value conclusion that is defensible to a judge. W.F. Smith Company guarantees an exceptional level of service with professional courtesy and top notch analysis. Working through the particular needs of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. Attorneys in TX as well as accountants rely on our appraisals when figuring out real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We submit appraisal documents that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As a lawyer handling a divorce, your case's material facts typically necessitates an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date may not be the same as the date you purchased the appraisal. We're experienced with the methods and what is essential to develop a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion matching the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we are hired to do we remain conscious of the fact that they need to be handled with total professionalism. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which binds us with confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |