Finalizing a divorce involves many decisions, including who keeps the house. There are generally two options regarding the house:

1) It can be sold and the proceeds divided

2) 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 Buckeye Appraising, Inc., you will get the highest quality professional service in Central Ohio. We have several years of experience and know how to handle the sensitive needs of a divorce situation.

Both attorneys and accountants rely on our professional opinion when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value estimate on real property. Buckeye Appraising, Inc. understands their needs and is 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 often include an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate in question. 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 value estimate matching the date of divorce. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of discretion.