Working on a divorce? Robert Bodkin has the expertise for these matters.We understand that divorce is a painful process. There are countless decisions to worry about, including what's going to happen to the home. There are generally two choices when it comes to the house - it can be put on the market 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 if your needs include an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other division of assets. When the reason for an appraisal is the division of assets, it should include a well-established, expert value conclusion that is defensible in court. When you order an appraisal from Robert Bodkin, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Taking into account the special conditions of a divorce situation is familiar territory for us. Attorneys in WA and accountants depend on our appraisals when determining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have a great deal of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We submit appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For attorneys working with a divorce, your case's research often necessitates an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date can be different from the date you purchased the appraisal. We are familiar with the methods and all that it takes to develop a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion corresponding to the date of divorce. We handle a reasonable number of divorce appraisals and we understand that they require prudence with total professionalism. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which dictates confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |