![]() Divorce Appraisals in Santa Clara County by James WagnerWe realize that divorce is never easy. There are countless choices that have to be finalized, including the status of the shared residence. There are generally two choices regarding the house - 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 find it in their best interest to get an appraisal of the joint real estate.When the reason for an appraisal is a divorce settlement, it requires a well-supported, expert report that will hold up in court. When you order an appraisal from James Wagner, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and top notch analysis. Handling the sensitive conditions of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us.
California attorneys and accountants rely on our values when determining what real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is material. We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We provide appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For attorneys handling a divorce, your case's research frequently necessitates an appraisal to ascertain market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date differs from the date you requested the appraisal. We are familiar with the methods and what's needed to develop a retrospective appraisal that has an effective date and Market Value estimate that matches the date of divorce. We work on many divorce appraisals , and we understand that they need to be handled with total professionalism. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) compels us to keep the highest degree of confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |