Splitting up assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options when it comes to the house - it can be sold and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should commission an appraisal of the residence. Contact us Southern Star Real Estate Services can help if you need an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division must have a well-supported, authoritative report that is defensible during a trial. Southern Star Real Estate Services guarantees the very best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Handling the sensitive needs of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. Attorneys in Georgia as well as accountants rely on our opinions when ascertaining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is in question. We have a lot of expertise working with everyone involved and can readily handle your needs. We submit appraisal reports that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As an attorney dealing with a divorce, your case's research typically requires an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date differs from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're accustomed to the methods and all that it means to perform a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate that matches the date of divorce. We perform a reasonable number of divorce appraisals and we understand that they need to be handled with total professionalism. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which means the highest amount of confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |