Kevin A. Spellman
Senior Member
- Joined
- Aug 30, 2003
- Professional Status
- Certified Residential Appraiser
- State
- Massachusetts
I was flown out to San Jose, CA for multi-million estate her in MA for a federally bankruptcy trial. The other side, a creditor was trying to keep the owner in bankruptcy to force a sale. They kept pounding me about being influenced by the homeowner.
If an officer of the court asks you if the homeowner gave you his opinion of value, say yes. Wait for the second question and state the following.
“The homeowner is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts. I have prepared an appraisal with verifiable and reliable indicators of value and my opinion of value is based upon facts”.
If an officer of the court asks you if the homeowner gave you his opinion of value, say yes. Wait for the second question and state the following.
“The homeowner is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts. I have prepared an appraisal with verifiable and reliable indicators of value and my opinion of value is based upon facts”.