REIS Group provides independent residential and commercial real estate appraisals for divorce and marital property division in New York and Florida, including New York City and the Miami metropolitan area. We assist attorneys and property owners with valuations tailored to the property, ownership interest, and applicable valuation date.
Each assignment is scoped to the property, the ownership interest, the intended use, and the effective date of value. Tell us about the property and the decision the appraisal needs to support so we can discuss an appropriate scope, fee, and timetable.
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Residential and Commercial Property Valuations
A divorce-related assignment may involve a residence, an investment property, or several real estate holdings. REIS Group’s property experience includes cooperative apartments, condominium units, townhouses, one- to four-family properties, multifamily buildings, mixed-use properties, and other commercial real estate.
For more information about property types and specialized rights, see our Residential Appraisals and Commercial Appraisals services.
Define the Valuation Question Before Work Begins
A useful appraisal begins with a clearly defined assignment. We discuss who will rely on the report, how it will be used, what property rights are being valued, and the relevant valuation date.
- Effective date of value: The date the opinion of value applies to, which may differ from the inspection or report date. Confirm the required date with your attorney; it is not automatically the date of separation.
- Property rights appraised: Whether the assignment concerns the entire property or a defined ownership interest, including any relevant leases, restrictions, or agreements.
- Intended use: Whether the report will support settlement discussions, a proposed buyout, litigation, or another stated purpose.
If an earlier valuation date is required, discuss a retrospective appraisal with us. That analysis addresses market conditions and available evidence relevant to the specified past date.
Shared Ownership and Proposed Buyouts
The value of an entire property, the value of a particular ownership interest, and a negotiated buyout payment are different questions. Where the assignment concerns a fractional interest rather than the whole property, the analysis must address that interest’s specific rights and restrictions. A discount is not automatic.
See Partial Interest Appraisals for more information. An appraisal does not determine whether property is marital or separate, how proceeds should be divided, or the legal terms of a settlement; those issues should be addressed with counsel.
Appraisal Review and Litigation Support
Where appropriate, an engagement may include appraisal review, valuation consulting, or expert witness support. Please identify any anticipated testimony, deposition, or hearing requirements before commissioning the report so availability and scope can be discussed.
REIS Group provides independent analysis, not an opinion tailored to a desired settlement figure. No appraisal guarantees acceptance by a court or a particular outcome in negotiations or litigation.
Information to Discuss Your Assignment
For an initial inquiry, provide the property address, property type, your role, intended use, required valuation date, and deadline. Let us know whether the assignment concerns the entire property or a particular interest.
Depending on the property and scope, useful records may include deeds, floor plans, cooperative or condominium documents, leases, rent rolls, operating statements, and information about improvements or condition. REIS Group will confirm the relevant records and an appropriate way to share them. Please do not submit confidential legal or financial documents through the initial inquiry form.
Request an Appraisal Proposal
Discuss your residential or commercial property assignment with REIS Group. Fees, timing, geographic coverage, and any review or expert-support requirements are confirmed for the individual engagement.