What has changed?
If the value needs to reflect a past date, dated photos and invoices help show the home before a later renovation, storm repair or rebuild. Share what you have; say what is missing.
WHEN THE HOUSE IS PART OF A DIVORCE
Divorce appraisals
in Toms River.
Keeping the home, selling it or considering a buyout? Start with a value for the property on the date your case needs.
The appraisal addresses the home's value. You, your attorney and the court decide how that value fits the settlement.
2 NJ-37, Toms River, NJ 08753
THE HOME. THE DATE. THE READERS.
A report that fits the decision ahead.
The right part of Toms River.
A lagoon-front home, a beach bungalow and a house on an inland street need comparisons suited to their setting. A town-wide median cannot account for this home's lot, condition or improvements.
Who will use the report?
Explain whether one spouse, both spouses or the court is ordering. If you plan to share one appraiser, put that arrangement in writing before ordering and pass along your attorney's instructions.
A LITTLE PREPARATION HELPS
You can start with the address.
You do not need every document for the first conversation. These details help define the work and the written quote.
A past valuation date, extra comparison work for a lagoon or beach property, limited access and a close deadline can affect the fee and schedule. Confirm delivery against your mediation or filing date before ordering.
Send your property details →- Property and ownership. The address and how title is held.
- Assignment. The valuation date, who is placing the order, who will use the report and any attorney instructions.
- Records, if available. Dated photos, renovation or repair invoices and a Toms River Township Tax Assessor property record card. Deeds are held by the Ocean County Clerk.
- Access and timing. Who can arrange the visit and any mediation or filing deadline.
FROM THE FIRST CALL TO THE REPORT
Know what comes next.
Agree on the work.
Discuss the property, date and readers. Ask for the scope, fee and delivery terms in writing before work begins.
Arrange the visit.
Confirm access and explain any changes since the valuation date. Gather records that help describe the home as it stood then.
Study the evidence.
The analysis uses comparable sales from the relevant period and accounts for differences that matter to the property.
Review the report.
Check its effective date, intended use, users, assumptions and limitations. Bring any factual error to the appraiser's attention.
TWO QUESTIONS BEFORE ORDERING
Value is one part of the settlement.
An appraisal gives an opinion of property value. Your attorney or mediator can explain how that value fits a proposed buyout or division of property.
If an inherited home is involved, tell your attorney and the appraiser. A separate valuation may be needed; see our estate appraisal service.
Can we use the tax assessment?
The township assessment is a tax figure. Its property record card can help describe the home, but ask your attorney what valuation your matter requires.
What if the house was renovated later?
Hypothetical example: A lagoon-front home has a new kitchen today, but the requested valuation date falls before the renovation. Tell the appraiser when the work happened and share dated photos or invoices so the earlier condition can be considered.
START WITH THE ADDRESS
Tell us about the home
and the date you need.
Share your attorney's instructions and your deadline.
Ask for the scope, fee and delivery estimate in writing.
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The Appraising Group Toms River
2 NJ-37
Toms River, NJ 08753