Independent valuation analysis
Litigation & Expert Witness Appraisal Services
Independent Residential and Commercial Real Property Valuation
Real estate disputes often require more than a value conclusion. Attorneys, clients, mediators and other intended users may need a report that clearly explains the underlying market evidence, assumptions, methodology and reasoning.
Dispute-related assignments
Types of Assignments
- Divorce and marital dissolution
- Ownership and partnership disputes
- Estate and trust disputes
- Retrospective valuation
- Property damage or changed-condition valuation
- Purchase or sale disputes
- Highest and best use issues
- Land and development disputes
- Access, easement or property-right issues
- Property tax matters
- Other litigation involving real property value
Professional independence
Independent Analysis
The appraiser's role is to develop an independent and supportable opinion based upon the appraisal problem and available market evidence.
The conclusion is not predetermined by the party retaining the appraiser.
A comprehensive narrative report can be particularly useful in disputed matters because it documents the factual basis, comparable data, adjustments, valuation methodology and reconciliation supporting the opinion.
Testimony and consultation
Expert Witness Services
Expert witness and litigation-support services may be provided when appropriate to the assignment.
The scope can include appraisal preparation, review of relevant valuation evidence, consultation with counsel, deposition preparation and testimony when separately engaged.
Potential assignments should be discussed before records or extensive case materials are transmitted so that the parties, property, intended use, deadlines and potential conflicts can first be identified.
Request a Litigation Appraisal
Provide the property, parties, attorney contact, valuation issue, effective date and applicable deadlines.