Divorce & Property Division Real Estate Appraisals

Determining the value of real estate can be an important part of divorce, separation, mediation, or property division. Whether a home will be sold, one party plans to buy out the other's interest, or an attorney needs an independent opinion of value, a professional appraisal can provide objective information for making important financial decisions.

American Property Appraisal, LLC provides independent residential real estate appraisals for divorce and property division matters throughout Western Washington.

An Independent Opinion of Value

Divorce situations can be complicated, particularly when both parties have a financial interest in the property. As an independent appraiser, our role is not to advocate for either party. Our role is to develop a credible, well-supported opinion of value based on the property, relevant market data and professional appraisal analysis.

The appraisal provides both parties and their advisors with an independent valuation that can be used in discussions regarding the disposition or division of real property.

Common Reasons for a Divorce Appraisal

A divorce or property division appraisal may be useful when:

• One spouse intends to retain the home and buy out the other's interest.
• The property may be sold and the parties need to understand its current market value.
• Attorneys or mediators need an independent valuation during negotiations.
• The parties disagree about the value of the property.
• A value is needed as of an earlier date rather than today's date.

Current and Retrospective Appraisals

Not every divorce appraisal requires today's value. In some situations, an attorney or client may need an opinion of value as of a prior date.

American Property Appraisal, LLC also performs retrospective appraisals in which market conditions and comparable sales are researched and analyzed as of the historical effective date.

Experience and Local Market Knowledge

With more than 20 years of residential appraisal experience, we understand that divorce-related assignments require professionalism, discretion and careful analysis.

Our appraisal reports clearly explain the market data and analysis used to develop the opinion of value, providing clients and their professional advisors with reliable information for important property decisions.

Need a Divorce or Property Division Appraisal?

We work with homeowners, attorneys, mediators and other professionals throughout Western Washington. Contact American Property Appraisal, LLC to discuss the property, purpose of the appraisal and effective date needed.