Appraisals

The key to a successful appraisal is providing criteria specific appraisals that hold up to scrutiny.

Dan will provide you with details of the appraisal process during your initial consultation.

Definition of ‘Fair Market Value’

The price that a given property or asset would fetch in the marketplace, subject to the following conditions:

  1. Prospective buyers and sellers are reasonably knowledgeable about the asset; they are behaving in their own best interests and are free of undue pressure to trade.
  2. A reasonable time period is given for the transaction to be completed.

Given these conditions, an asset’s fair market value should represent an accurate valuation or assessment of its worth.

 

Definition of ‘Distressed Sale’

When property, stocks or other assets are sold in an urgent manner, often at a loss. Distressed sales often occur at a loss because funds tied up in the asset are needed within a short period of time. The funds from these assets are most often used to pay for debts, medical expenses or other emergencies.