Residential appraisals for divorce, estates and co-owner buyouts.
Washington certified residential appraiser, 12+ years. A documented value for your decision. From $695; final fee varies by scope.
When a home value will guide a settlement, inheritance or buyout, the number deserves a clear explanation. An independent appraisal documents the property, relevant market evidence and reasoning behind the value, giving you and your advisers a basis for the next decision.
A divorce settlement, estate administration or co-owner buyout can require a different valuation date and scope than a mortgage appraisal. Alpha Appraisal develops residential valuations for the intended use and effective date agreed upon for each assignment. We serve King, Snohomish and Skagit Counties, including Seattle, Everett, Lake Stevens and Mount Vernon. Tell us the property address, appraisal purpose, required valuation date and deadline so we can confirm scope and provide a quote.
Residential valuations for divorce and property settlement, estates and inherited homes, retrospective valuation, co-owner buyouts, appraisal review and private purchase or sale decisions. Discuss acreage, waterfront, views, ADUs and other complex features when requesting a quote.
Read the retrospective appraisal guide · Explore co-owner and sibling buyouts · Request an appraisal quote
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Divorce SettlementEstablish a documented home value for settlement discussions, a spouse buyout or a specified historical valuation date.
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Estate, Probate & Inherited PropertyRequest current value for a sale or family buyout, or retrospective value as of a specified earlier date such as the date of death.
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Co-owner & Sibling BuyoutsA documented residential value for a sibling buyout, co-owner settlement or shared-ownership planning. Confirm the valuation date and whole-property or partial-interest scope.
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Mortgage & Pre-listing Appraisals
Use an independent residential value opinion for a listing, private purchase or your own planning. For a lender appraisal, confirm the lender’s ordering process first.
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Residential Appraisal Review
Get an independent review of another residential appraisal’s analysis, support and conclusions. A review includes a separate value opinion only when that scope is requested.
Request an appraisal quote
Send the address, purpose and deadline. We will confirm the valuation date, scope, fee and availability before scheduling.Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: October 14, 2026
By using our website and services, you agree to the following terms and conditions:
1. Services Provided
We provide independent residential real estate appraisal services for defined valuation assignments, including private purchase or sale decisions, estate and inherited-property matters, divorce and property settlement, co-owner buyouts, appraisal review and property-tax assessment challenges. Service availability depends on the property location, intended use, effective date, assignment complexity and required scope.
2. No Guarantee of Outcomes
An appraisal is an opinion of value developed for a defined intended use, intended users and effective date from relevant property information, market evidence and recognized appraisal methods. It does not guarantee a particular settlement, sale price, tax decision, lending decision or other outcome.
3. Client Obligations
Clients agree to provide complete and accurate information relevant to the assignment, including the property, intended use, intended users, effective date, access conditions and known material property changes. Missing or incorrect information may require additional research, a revised scope or a decision that the assignment cannot be completed credibly.
4. Payment Terms
Payment for services must be made in full prior to the delivery of the final appraisal report unless otherwise agreed upon.
5. Liability Disclaimer
We are not liable for any loss or damages resulting from the use of our appraisal services or reports. Reports are intended for the client’s specified purpose and may not be relied upon by third parties.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, images, and appraisals, is the intellectual property of Alpha Appraisal and may not be reproduced without permission.
7. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of our website or services constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
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Last Updated: 11-15-2024
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
Property details for appraisal purposes
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We use the information collected to:
Provide and improve our services
Communicate with you regarding your appraisal
Process payments and deliver appraisal reports
Comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except as necessary to:
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Alpha Appraisal
PO Box 72, Lake Stevens, WA 98258
425-753-1971