An independent perspective

Divorce Appraisals

When a relationship changes, decisions about a shared home can be especially difficult. A professional appraisal provides an independent opinion of the property's value, giving you and your attorney a clearer starting point.

ProWest Appraising serves Bend and Central Oregon with careful research, straightforward communication, and respect for the people involved.

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Clarity for property decisions.

An appraisal can support discussions about selling a shared home, a potential buyout, or other property-related settlement decisions. It provides a documented opinion of value based on the property and relevant market evidence.

Your attorney can explain how that value fits into your particular circumstances and settlement options.

Objective from the start.

Our role is to develop an impartial, well-supported opinion of value. The analysis is based on evidence, not on a value requested by either party.

Before beginning, we clarify who the client is, who may use the report, its intended use, the property interest being appraised, and any assignment-specific requirements.

The valuation date matters.

The value needed for a divorce-related assignment may be current or may relate to a specified date in the past. That effective date can be different from the date of the property visit or the completed report.

Your attorney can confirm the appropriate valuation date for your situation. For a retrospective appraisal, we research historical market conditions and the property's condition and features as of that date.

What to expect

1. Discuss the assignment

Share the property address, purpose, requested valuation date, and relevant deadlines. We review the scope, fee, and estimated timeline before beginning.

2. Review the property and market

We coordinate access as appropriate, document the property's relevant characteristics, and analyze comparable sales and market information.

3. Receive a supported report

The report explains the research, analysis, and opinion of value. We can answer appraisal-related questions within the agreed scope of the assignment.

Helpful information to share

  • Property address and type of property
  • Requested valuation date and intended use
  • Attorney contact information and reporting instructions, if applicable
  • Property access arrangements and relevant deadlines
  • Renovations, repairs, or significant property changes
  • Historical photos or records if a past valuation date is needed

Careful communication. Local perspective.

With 18 years of appraisal experience, Brian Bennett brings a detailed understanding of Central Oregon properties, from established neighborhoods to homes on acreage.

We handle sensitive assignments with professionalism and discretion. At the outset, we establish communication and report-delivery arrangements consistent with the engagement and applicable confidentiality obligations.

Serving Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties.

Planning for mediation or a hearing?

Let us know before ordering if the report is intended for mediation or litigation, or if testimony or additional support may be needed. We will discuss whether the requested services are available and clarify any separate scope, scheduling, and fees.

A clear next step during a difficult transition.

Tell us about the property and what you need from the appraisal. We'll help you understand the process and get started.

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