Dealing with all the issues involved throughout a divorce can be one of the most stressful and emotional times in anyone's life. One of the biggest assets that will have to be decided upon is most likely going to be your home. Basically there are two options: 1) The house can be sold on the open market and the proceeds from the sale can be split between the parties involved, or 2) One party can buy the house at fair market value from the other party. If option 2 is the choice you make, the appraisal is the most important step in this procedure. This decision should not be taken lightly and the appraiser you choose should have the knowledge and experience for this type of work. Beckett Appraisal Associates, LL.C. has been involved in numerous such cases and has the knowledge and experience to accurately value your home. Some clients in this situation will be looking to get either a "low value" appraisal or a "high value" appraisal, however, any appraiser who does manipulate the numbers to hit a targeted value will have to be able to defend their work in court. A discredited appraiser and appraisal will only waste a lot of your money, it is in your best interest to hire an experienced, ethical appraiser who will be able to defend all of their work, analyses, and conclusions. Please call us to discuss your situation; we will be happy to explain the process, forward you our resume, and provide you with the highest quality appraisal, and you can feel relief about one step in this arduous process.