Co-Owner & Heir Buyout Appraisals in Phoenix & Maricopa County
A co-owner buyout appraisal is a neutral, independent opinion of a home's market value that co-owners use to set a fair price when one owner buys out the others. West Valley Appraisal Services prepares these residential real estate appraisals for heirs, siblings, unmarried partners and other co-owners throughout Phoenix / Maricopa County, Arizona. To order, call or text (602) 717‑8450 or request an appraisal online.
Who It Is For
- Heirs or siblings who inherited a home together, when one of them wants to keep it.
- Unmarried partners or friends who bought a home together and are going separate ways.
- Family members or investors who co-own a rental or second home.
- Attorneys and mediators helping co-owners reach an agreement, including partition matters.
Married couples going through a divorce, see Divorce Appraisals. If the home came from an estate and a date-of-death value is also needed, see Date of Death Appraisals and Estate & Probate Appraisals.
Why a Neutral Appraisal Helps
When co-owners disagree on value, an independent appraisal gives everyone the same market-supported number to work from. We do not represent any one owner, and our fee does not depend on the value conclusion.
What You Get
- An independent opinion of market value from a State Certified Residential Appraiser.
- Current value, or a retrospective value as of an agreed past date such as a date of death.
- An inspection of the home, an analysis of comparable sales and a written appraisal report.
How to Order
Call or text (602) 717‑8450 or request an appraisal online. Tell us who owns the home, who will rely on the report, the date of value you need and how we can get access to the home, so the assignment is set up correctly.
Frequently asked questions
What is a co-owner buyout appraisal?
A neutral appraisal of a home's market value that co-owners, such as heirs, siblings or unmarried partners, use to set a fair price when one owner buys out the others.
Can all co-owners rely on the same appraisal?
Tell us who will use the report when you order. The appraisal can name the people who will rely on it, so one neutral report can serve all owners when they agree to that.
Can the value be as of a past date, like a date of death?
Yes. We can appraise the home as of today or as of an agreed past date, such as the date of death of the person the home was inherited from. See Date of Death Appraisals.
What if one co-owner lives in the home and access is a problem?
Let us know when you order and we will discuss an access plan. In a disputed matter, the owners' attorneys may need to arrange access.
Do I need an appraisal for a partition case?
If co-owners cannot agree, a court partition case may follow. Your attorney decides what valuation is needed and how it is used; we provide the independent residential appraisal.
Do you serve all of Maricopa County?
Yes. We appraise residential real estate throughout Phoenix / Maricopa County, Arizona, including Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Scottsdale and the rest of the Valley.
Request an appraisal
Start online in a few minutes, or call or text (602) 717-8450 to discuss your appraisal.