Divorce involves many decisions. To individuals dealing with a divorce, this time can be incredibly overwhelming with the sheer amount of information and the numerous decisions required regarding the family home. Not only will you need an experienced divorce attorney, you will also require the expertise of other professionals in the real estate and financial fields including a qualified real estate appraiser, CPA, title expert, home inspeciton services and an in-depth mortgage consultation when the division of marital real estate is required.

As a professional real estate appraiser, please allow me to assist in the important task of the valuation of the marital home and property. The marital home often lies at the center of the division of marital property; as it is typically the most contentious and highest valued asset of the marriage.  Since many financial decisions made by the parties are based upon the equity distribution stemming from the marital home, the valuation of the marital home remains one of the most important pieces to the puzzle in the divorce process. However, not all real estate appraisers have the experience necessary to work with divorcing individuals and the complex scenarios that can often result in less than ideal or contentious situations.

As a qualified real estate appraiser with nearly 15 years of experience appraising properties in 12 counties in Middle Tennessee, Sumner Appraisal Service can provide the necessary expertise required to help ensure the timely and cost effective appraisal your particular divorce situation requires.

Since Sumner Appraisal Service specializes in assisting those with valuation requirements for divorce situations, we are especially sensitive to the needs of the parties involved, as well as for the need for clear, concise communication with those professionals assisting during divorce proceedings.

Rest assured that you will receive the highest quality appraisal report that is in compliance with all current USPAP requirements and that is well supported and defensible in a court of law.  The ethics requirements outlined in USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice)  bind us to confidentiality, ensuring the needed discretion and professional courtesy during this difficult time.