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 service that your particular clients' divorce situation requires.

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.

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 and your clients will receive the highest quality appraisal reports that are in compliance with all current USPAP requirements and that are well supported and defensible in a court of law. It is important to you as the Attorney representing somone in a divorce, to know that the professionals you rely upon are well educated and thorough in providing services to your clients. The ethics requirements outlined in USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice)  bind us to confidentiality, ensuring the needed discretion and professional courtesy your clients deserve.

As a real estate appraiser I am aware that it can be common practice to base valuation of the marital home upon the assessment noted on a property tax card. Since the tax card assessment is for taxation purposes and is not necessarily indicative of a property's current market value, this practice can result in overvalued or undervalued properties. Since only a real estate appraiser can provide definitive evidence of market value and is qualified to provide court testimony on your clients' behalf, it is imperative that attorneys obtain the services of a qualified real estate appraiser when valuation of the marital home is required.

Sumner Appraisal Service can provide the resources, expertise, solutions and exceptional customer service that your clients require.