01 / THE DATE
Confirm the date with your attorney
An earlier valuation date calls for research into that period's market, even if we inspect the home today.
WEST CHESTER, PA · DIVORCE APPRAISALS
Divorce appraisals in West Chester, PA.
If you're dividing a home or considering a buyout, start with a value for the date your attorney needs. Send us the address and your deadline. We'll agree on scope, fee and a delivery estimate before work begins; ask for those details in writing.
1442 Pottstown Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
02 / THE AGREEMENT
Set the scope and fee first
Tell us who is hiring us, who will rely on the report and when it is needed. Settle the engagement before work starts.
03 / THE PROPERTY
Arrange access and gather records
Coordinate with whoever lives there. Share records of changes since separation to distinguish the house then from the house today.
What does a divorce appraisal tell us?
We provide an opinion of the home's value for an agreed date and purpose. The report does not set either spouse's share, resolve the mortgage or decide who stays. A list price or online estimate cannot replace that assignment.
Pennsylvania uses equitable distribution. Under 23 Pa.C.S. §§ 3501–3502, property acquired during marriage is presumed marital regardless of title. The court weighs statutory factors to decide a just division without regard to marital misconduct, including marriage length, income and needs, homemaking contributions, and sale or transfer costs. Pennsylvania is not on the IRS list of community-property states.
If both spouses want to use one appraiser, agree on the client, intended users and purpose before engaging us. The court decides which valuation it accepts. This page explains the appraisal process, is not legal advice and does not value your home.
We provide an opinion of the home's value for an agreed date and purpose.
Do we need a value at separation or at the hearing?
Ask your attorney to identify the effective date before we begin. Ordering, inspection and valuation dates can differ. A past date requires a retrospective appraisal. Neither the Divorce Code nor the cited court rule selects one date for every marital home; § 3501(a.1) addresses growth in non-marital property value.
Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.33 calls for an inventory listing marital and non-marital assets with estimated values at separation. After one inventory is served, the other spouse has 20 days to file theirs.
The pre-trial statement is due at least 60 days before the equitable distribution hearing unless the court or hearing officer sets another time. It lists each marital asset's value, valuation date and supporting evidence, and attaches reports from listed expert witnesses. Omissions can bar evidence. Bring your hearing and filing dates so we can discuss whether delivery is feasible.
Ask your attorney to identify the effective date before we begin.
How do you choose comparable West Chester sales?
A borough twin near West Chester University and a single-family home in East Goshen may share a West Chester mailing address while attracting different buyers. We consider location, age, construction, size, lot and condition, select sales relevant to the effective date, and explain adjustments for differences.
Our September 2026 RPR snapshot reports a $687,500 median sold price and 102 sold listings for the area labeled West Chester, Pennsylvania, with Single Family + Condo/Townhouse/Apt selected; observed October 7, 2026. That area may differ from borough boundaries and our service area. The mixed-property median and a neighbor's sale do not account for your home's condition, layout or lot.
A borough twin near West Chester University and a single-family home in East Goshen may share a West Chester mailing address while attracting different buyers.
What should I send for a quote, and what happens next?
Send the address and parcel number, the date your attorney selected, the purpose, who is ordering the report and who will rely on it. Include conference, hearing and filing deadlines, access arrangements, and records of changes since separation. We discuss scope, fee and a delivery estimate before work begins.
After the assignment is agreed, we arrange the visit with the occupant, research relevant sales and explain our value conclusion. When you receive the report, check its effective date, intended use, users, assumptions and limitations. Send us any factual corrections.
Send the address and parcel number, the date your attorney selected, the purpose, who is ordering the report and who will rely on it.
Which county office handles the divorce?
Divorce complaints are filed with the Chester County Prothonotary. Family Court Administration handles divorce and equitable distribution for the Court of Common Pleas. The county's divorce FAQ describes resolution by agreement or trial before a hearing officer. Child and spousal support are handled by the Domestic Relations Office.
Divorce complaints are filed with the Chester County Prothonotary.
Where can I find the rules and county contacts?
Discuss the date, deadlines and legal requirements with your attorney. These Pennsylvania and Chester County resources cover the rules and offices mentioned above.
Discuss the date, deadlines and legal requirements with your attorney.
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