![]() Divorce Appraisals in the state of South Dakota by Steinley Real Estate AppraisalsDivorce settlements involve many decisions, including who keeps the house. There are generally two choices when it comes to real estate - it can be sold and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should get an appraisal of the joint real estate.When the purpose of an appraisal is a divorce settlement, it requires a well-established, authoritative appraisal document that is defensible to a judge. When you order an appraisal from Steinley Real Estate Appraisals, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Working through the particular conditions of a divorce situation is not a problem for us.
Attorneys as well as accountants in South Dakota rely on our analysis when figuring out what real estate is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are standing by to assist your needs. We create appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For legal professionals handling a divorce, your case's material facts customarily require an appraisal to establish market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date can be different from the date you ordered the appraisal. We're experienced with the techniques and all that it takes to do a retrospective appraisal that has an effective date and Market Value conclusion matching the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we take on, we keep in mind that they need to be handled with the utmost care. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which dictates confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |