Finalizing a divorce involves many decisions, including “who gets the house?” There are generally two options for the marital residence: it can be sold and the proceeds divided, or one party can “buy out” the other. In either case, one or both parties should order an appraisal of the residence.
Divorce appraisals require a well-supported, professional appraisal that’s defensible in court. When you order an appraisal from us, you’re assured the best in professional service, courtesy, and the highest quality appraisal — and we know how to handle the sensitive needs of a divorce situation.
Attorneys and accountants rely on our values when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value to be placed on real property. We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved, and we provide appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies.
As an attorney handling a divorce, your needs often include an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often, the divorce date differs from the date you order the appraisal. We’re familiar with the procedures and requirements necessary to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date of divorce. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us to confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of discretion.
Metro Real Estate Appraisal Services maintains corporate offices in Sea Isle City, NJ, with a branch office in Delran, NJ. Our primary service area for typical residential appraisals covers southern New Jersey; our commercial and industrial coverage extends across New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, and northern Delaware, with nationwide quotes available on larger commercial/industrial properties.