Bradford Locke and Associates has been in business for over 20 years. When you order an appraisal or review from Bradford Locke and Associates, you can rest assured that you will get the best in professional service, courtesy, and quality.

Divorce Litigation

Court Testimony:

All litigation support appraisals are preformed by Mr. Locke. Mr. Locke also provides court or deposition testimony when needed.

Review of Existing Appraisals:

Mr. Locke can review existing appraisals for accuracy. This may include a "field Review" of the subject and comparable sales used for maximum scrutiny. A "Desk Review" may also be used to "Double Check" the appraisal for material fact accuracies. Both of these can assist your attorney in preparing for questioning.

Homeowner Appraisal Services

Why Do I Need An Appraisal?

Homeowners need an appraisal or appraisal review for a variety of reasons. You may be selling a home as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). Maybe you have decided to sell to a friend or family member and want an independent opinion of the homes value. You may also be listing your home for sale with a Realtor and would like a pre-listing appraisal. Whatever the reason, it is sometimes difficult to be objective about your own home because of the emotional attachment. A professional appraiser is objective and will tell you what you need to know about pricing your home realistically. When you order an appraisal from Bradford Locke and Associates, you can rest assured that you will get the best in professional service, courtesy, and quality.

Realtor Appraisal Services

Pre-Listing or Just a Quick Question

A Pre-Listing appraisal is essential in a changing market. Bradford Locke and Associates is well versed in the real estate market "Ebb and Flow" so to speak. Weather it is just the normal "Slow" time of year or a major market shift, we will do the research to give you the utmost peace of mind.

Estate Planning Appraisals

Settling an estate is an important and sometimes stressful job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as swiftly and exactly as possible. You can count on Bradford Locke and Associates to act with sensitivity to the feelings of everyone involved. An appraisal is usually needed in these circumstances to establish an Opinion of Fair Market Value for the residential property involved. Sometimes the date of death and the appraisal dates do not coincide. Bradford Locke and Associates is well versed with the procedures and requirements to perform these retrospective appraisals. Bradford Locke and Associates complies with the ethics provisions within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice ( USPAP), which binds them with strict confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of discretion and ethics.

Attorneys and Accountants rely on the opinion of value provided by Bradford Locke and Associates when calculating real property worth for estates involved in probate, divorce and any other property disputes. Bradford Locke and Associates understands the needs of the professionals and all the parties involved. Their appraisal reports meet the needs of the courts and other various agencies.

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