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.

For attorneys and other professionals assisting those going through a divorce, certain important facts must be ascertained and information must be gathered quickly.  Added to this confusion are the emotional connections between the parties and to the home, it can be incredibly difficult to navigate the choppy waters of divorce.

As a professional real estate appraiser, please allow me to assist in the important task of the valuation of the marital home. 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 homes remains one of the most important pieces to the puzzle in the divorce process.

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.  Whether you are a divorcing individual or a professional assisting those with divorce, 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.