Legal

Litigation Support

When property value is in dispute, attorneys need an appraiser who can produce a defensible report and hold up under cross-examination. This is not the same work as a standard mortgage appraisal.

  • Eminent domain and condemnation proceedings
  • Partition actions and co-ownership disputes
  • Insurance claims and property damage
  • Boundary and encroachment litigation
  • Deposition and trial testimony available
  • Retrospective and current-date assignments accepted
Report typeSelf-contained narrative or summary format
StandardsUSPAP, Tennessee Appraisal Regulations
Opposing reviewReview appraisals available
Effective dateRetrospective dates honored with supporting data
TestimonyDeposition and courtroom testimony available
Family Law

Divorce & Marital Dissolution

Real property is often the largest asset in a divorce estate. An independent appraisal provides the factual foundation for equitable distribution — whether parties settle or litigate.

  • Date-of-separation or current-market value
  • Accepted by Tennessee family courts and mediators
  • Separate property documentation as needed
  • Can be ordered jointly or by either party
  • Strict confidentiality maintained throughout
Common useEquitable distribution, buyout calculation, settlement
Effective datesCurrent or retrospective
Who ordersEither party, jointly, or via attorney
TestimonyAvailable if matter proceeds to hearing
Estate & Trust

Estate & Date-of-Death Valuations

Estate appraisals must reflect market value as of the date of death, not today's market. These assignments require careful research into historical sales and market conditions.

  • IRS Form 706 estate tax filings
  • Trust and estate administration
  • Stepped-up cost basis documentation
  • Probate proceedings
  • Charitable contribution support (Form 8283)
Effective dateDate of death, date of gift, or current
IRS complianceReports meet requirements for 706 and 8283 filings
DocumentationFull support package provided to CPA or attorney
Private Mortgage & Cash

Private Mortgage & Cash Offer

When a transaction doesn't involve a traditional lender — or when you want an independent opinion before you act — a private appraisal gives you an independent, documented number.

  • Private party financing and seller-carry notes
  • Hard money and bridge lender requirements
  • Pre-purchase due diligence for cash buyers
  • Seller pricing before listing
  • FSBO transaction support
Report format1004 (SFR), 1073 (condo), 1025 (2–4 unit)
Turnaround5–7 business days standard
Fee structureFlat fee quoted before engagement
Assessment

Property Tax Appeal

County assessors use mass appraisal methods that often miss property-specific factors. An independent appraisal provides documented market evidence for an appeal hearing.

  • Board of Equalization submissions
  • State Board of Equalization appeals
  • Comparable sales analysis and market adjustment support
JurisdictionTennessee county and state boards
Effective dateTied to assessment year per county schedule
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