Divorce Appraisals

Finalizing a divorce involves many decisions, including "Who gets the house"? There are generally two options regarding the house - it can be sold and the proceeds divided, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should order an appraisal of the residence. Divorce appraisals require a well supported, professional appraisal that is defensible in court. When you order an appraisal from us, you are assured that you will get the best in professional service, courtesy, and the highest quality appraisal. We also know how to handle the sensitive needs of a divorce situation.

Attorneys and Accountants rely on our values when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being placed on real property. We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We provide appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies.

As an attorney handling a divorce, your needs oftentimes include an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date differs from the date you order the appraisal. We are familiar with the procedures and requirements necessary to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate matching the date of divorce. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of discretion.

Appraisal Associates of NW Florida is a leading provider of real estate appraisals for the mortgage lending marketplace. Our appraisers have over 50 years of combined experience in the business, we have a proven track record of reducing lenders' time, efforts and costs in managing the appraisal process.

We serve Northwest Florida from Navarre to Panama City Beach and North to the Alabama state line, including Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, and Santa Rosa Counties in Northwest Florida.  We serve these communities along the Emerald Coast:  Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, Crestview, Defuniak Springs, Sandestin, Navarre, Panama City Beach, Shalimar, Freeport, Niceville, Valparaiso, Bluewater Bay, Rocky Bayou, Miramar Beach, Mary Esther.