Divorce appraisals
Divorce Appraisals in San Antonio
A neutral, market-supported value for the house, so the conversation can move from "what is it worth?" to "what is fair?"
When you need one
- One spouse is buying out the other and you need a fair number
- Mediation or settlement talks are stuck on the value of the house
- Your attorney needs documented support for the property division
- You want to know where you stand before deciding to keep or sell
What you get
- A signed, USPAP-compliant appraisal from a Texas certified appraiser
- Value as of today, or as of a past date your attorney identifies
- An interior inspection and local comparable sales, with every adjustment explained
- Straight answers if you, your attorney or the mediator have questions
Pick the right date before we start
The effective date can change the value, so it is set at the beginning. If an attorney is involved, they usually decide it.
Current value
What it is worth today
Best for buyout negotiations, settlement planning and deciding whether to keep or sell.
Retrospective value
What it was worth on a past date
For the date of separation, the date of filing or another date that matters to the case.
From $600Final price depends on the property, location and effective date. Firm quote before anything is scheduled.
Not legal advice. We provide independent appraisals. For legal strategy or which date to use, talk to your attorney.
Common questions
Is this the same as the bank's appraisal?
No. A lender's appraisal is ordered for the lender to judge loan risk. A divorce appraisal is ordered for you, your spouse, your attorneys or the mediator to settle what the house is worth for the case. If one of you refinances to keep the house, the lender will still order its own appraisal for the new loan.
Can the value be as of the date we separated or filed?
Yes. That is a retrospective appraisal. The appraiser does not pick the date. You or your attorney decide which date matters before the assignment starts, and the report is developed for that one date unless you ask for more.
Who should order it?
Either spouse, both together, or an attorney. We identify everyone who will rely on the report up front, so it can be used by the people who need it.
Will you take a side?
No. The report is an independent opinion of value, not an advocacy piece. That is what makes it useful when both sides need a number they can trust.
How much does it cost?
Most divorce appraisals start at $600. Larger, rural or unusual properties and retrospective dates can cost more. You will get a firm quote before anything is scheduled.
Get a confidential quote
Send the address and a little about the situation. You will get a price and a straight answer on what kind of appraisal you actually need.
Serving San Antonio and Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays and Kendall counties.