Baltimore City · Baltimore County · Maryland
Divorce and Asset Division Appraisals in Maryland
A divorce appraisal is an independent opinion of the market value of a residence or other real property, used to divide marital property during separation or divorce. LendPort Appraisals, Inc. prepares divorce appraisals for property in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and surrounding Maryland counties, with a current or retrospective effective date as directed by counsel or the parties.
Assignment Facts
- Intended use
- Assistance in the identification and division of marital property, settlement negotiation, or litigation, as stated in the engagement letter.
- Intended users
- The client and the client's attorney; both parties and both attorneys when jointly engaged.
- Value reported
- Market value, as defined in the report.
- Effective date
- Current, date of separation, date of filing, or another date specified by counsel. Past dates are reported as retrospective appraisals.
- Independence
- The appraiser does not advocate for either party.
- Typical turnaround
- 5 business days typical, measured from engagement, receipt of required documents, and property access. Not guaranteed; the delivery date is confirmed in writing before engagement.
- Geographic coverage
- Primary: Baltimore City and Baltimore County, Maryland. Also: Anne Arundel, Howard, Harford, Carroll, Cecil, Frederick, Montgomery, and Prince George's Counties. Outside these areas, call before ordering to confirm geographic competency.
- Appraiser
- Boris Maslow, Maryland Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser, License #300 27565; FHA Roster Appraiser.
- USPAP
- Developed and communicated in compliance with the current edition of USPAP.
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What Is Required
- Names of both parties and identification of the client
- Attorney contact information, if represented
- Effective date or dates required
- Access arrangements coordinated with the occupant
- Description of changes to the property since the effective date, if retrospective
More than one effective date can be reported in a single assignment; each is a separate value opinion.
When interior access is not available, an exterior-only scope may be possible, with assumptions disclosed in the report.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can one appraisal be used by both spouses?
Yes, when both parties jointly engage the appraiser or are both named as intended users. The engagement letter names every intended user before work begins.
Can you appraise the house as of the date we separated?
Yes. A retrospective appraisal analyzes sales and market conditions as of the specified past date. When the property has changed since that date, its condition on that date is based on available records and stated as an extraordinary assumption.
What if one spouse will not allow access to the house?
An exterior-only appraisal may be possible, with the assumptions about interior condition disclosed in the report. Counsel should confirm that scope is acceptable for the matter.
How long does a divorce appraisal take?
5 business days typical, measured from engagement, receipt of required documents, and property access. Not guaranteed; the delivery date is confirmed in writing before engagement.
USPAP Compliance
Reports are developed and communicated in compliance with the current edition of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). The appraiser has no present or prospective interest in the subject property and no personal interest or bias with respect to the parties involved. Compensation is not contingent on the development or reporting of a predetermined value, a direction in value that favors the cause of the client, the amount of the value opinion, the attainment of a stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event. Each report states its intended use and intended users and is not intended for any other use or user.