![]() When involved in a divorce, choose Harold A. Scott and Co. to provide a realistic value of residence to be divided.Finalizing a divorce involves many decisions, including who keeps the house. There are generally two alternatives regarding common real estate - it can be put on the market 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 order an appraisal of the common real estate.An appraisal for the purpose of asset division needs a well-established, authoritative appraisal document that is defensible in court. When you order an appraisal from Harold A. Scott and Co., you are assured the best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Taking into account the sensitive challenges of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us.
Attorneys and accountants in Connecticut rely on our analysis when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes depending on a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We create appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For legal professionals dealing with a divorce, your case's research typically requires an appraisal to establish market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date may not be the same as the date you requested the appraisal. We are familiar with the procedures and what's requisite to perform a retrospective appraisal that has an effective date and Market Value conclusion that matches the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we are hired to do, we keep in mind 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, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |