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Services

Independent residential appraisal for divorce and property division matters.

Acura Valuation provides independent, USPAP-compliant residential real estate appraisal for property division matters in West Michigan. The appraiser's role is to provide a well-supported, impartial opinion of market value — not to advocate for either party.

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Property Division

Independent valuation for residential property division in a divorce matter.

When a divorce or dissolution involves residential real property, an independent appraisal can establish the market value of the property as of the agreed-upon effective date. The appraisal is ordered by one or both parties, their attorneys, or by court direction.

  • Single-family residence valuation
  • Condominium and townhome valuation
  • Multi-unit residential property valuation
  • Effective date as of current market conditions
  • Retrospective effective date if required by the matter
  • Reports prepared in accordance with USPAP
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Professional Standards

USPAP compliance and professional standards in divorce valuation work.

Divorce appraisal assignments are subject to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), the same standards that govern mortgage lending appraisals. The appraiser develops an independent opinion based on market evidence, professional analysis, and applicable assignment conditions — not on what outcome any party hopes to achieve.

Each party in a divorce matter may independently order an appraisal. If two appraisers develop different opinions of value, the difference reflects the professional judgment applied to the same available market evidence. Appraisers do not negotiate value conclusions between themselves.

How It Works

How a divorce appraisal assignment is typically ordered and completed.

Divorce appraisal assignments follow the same professional process as other residential appraisal work. The intended use and applicable effective date are confirmed first, then the property is observed and market data is researched before the report is prepared.

Assignment is ordered

The appraisal may be ordered by one party, both parties jointly, their attorneys, or by court direction. The intended use and effective date are established at intake.

Property is observed

The appraiser observes the property and documents relevant characteristics. Both parties or their representatives may be present during the inspection.

Market evidence is researched

Comparable sales, local market conditions, and relevant property data are researched and analyzed as of the effective date of the assignment.

Report is prepared

The appraisal report is prepared in accordance with USPAP and any applicable assignment conditions. The report reflects an independent, professionally supported opinion of market value.

Report is delivered

The completed report is delivered to the client. The report may be used by attorneys, mediators, or a court in the property division process.

Assignment fit is confirmed first

Acura Valuation evaluates geographic competency, property type, available data, and effective date before confirming an assignment. Contact the office to discuss scope.

Coverage and Assignment Fit

West Michigan divorce appraisal coverage.

Acura Valuation serves defined West Michigan markets from its Kalamazoo office. Divorce appraisal assignments are evaluated for geographic competency, property type, and available comparable data before the assignment is confirmed.

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