If you are working through a divorce, choose Spencer's Appraisal Services to provide a realistic value of residence to be divided.

We realize that divorce is never easy. There are numerous issues that have to be finalized, including the fate of the shared residence. There are generally two choices regarding common real estate - it can be put on the market and the proceeds divided, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should commission an appraisal of the residence with someone that does not advocate for either party, but for what market indicated values show for similar improvements at similar locations.

An appraisal for divorce purposes should include a well-supported, authoritative appraisal document that can be supported in court. Spencer's Appraisal Services guarantees effective communication, efficient collaboration, with a work product in high ethics. Working through the specific challenges of a divorce situation is frequent territory for us, so let us assist in speeding the process along with an appraisal that accurate, unbiased and independent of outside influence.

Attorneys and accountants in Washington depend on our values when determining what real estate is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is in question. We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We assemble appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements.

As a legal professional dealing with a divorce, your case's research typically necessitates an appraisal to ascertain market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date may not be the same as the date you purchased the appraisal. We're versed in the processes and the effort requisite to develop a retrospective appraisal that has an effective date and Market Value opinion matching the date of divorce. We perform lots of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand 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, ensuring the utmost discretion.