When the marital home is part of a Westchester divorce, New York’s equitable distribution rules require a credible fair market value opinion — whether the house will be sold and proceeds divided, or one spouse will buy out the other. Madison & Park Appraisal is a Court Approved Appraiser in New York. Dave Lister, SRA, delivers USPAP-compliant, attorney-direct divorce appraisals for Westchester County, with additional coverage in Manhattan and Greenwich CT.
We coordinate directly with matrimonial attorneys, mediators, and private parties. Reports are structured for negotiation, mediation, and court use — not bank AMC mortgage pipelines.
Equitable distribution turns on an independent valuation of real property in the marital estate. A licensed, USPAP-compliant appraisal documents condition, comparable sales, and market support so counsel can advise on buyouts, offsets, and settlement ranges. We routinely value single-family homes, condos, co-ops, and multi-family properties across Scarsdale, Bronxville, Rye, New Rochelle, White Plains, Larchmont, and the rest of Westchester.
NY Court Approved: Madison & Park is on the Court Approved Appraiser List in New York for matrimonial and related court work.
SRA designation: Dave Lister holds the Appraisal Institute’s SRA designation, signaling advanced residential appraisal education and experience.
USPAP compliance: Every divorce report meets Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, with clear effective date, market support, and certifications counsel can rely on.
Attorney coordination: We work to counsel’s timeline, confirm the valuation date (commencement, trial, or agreed date), and deliver discreet inspections and reports typically within 5–10 business days.
A broker CMA is a marketing opinion. A Zestimate is an automated estimate. Neither is prepared by a licensed appraiser under USPAP, and neither carries the same weight for equitable distribution. Courts and matrimonial attorneys expect a certified appraisal — not an online estimate — when the marital home is at issue.
New York often values the marital residence as of the date of commencement of the divorce action (or another court-directed date). Retrospective appraisals reconstruct market conditions as of that past date using contemporaneous sales evidence. Read our Insights guide: Date of Commencement Appraisal for NY Divorce.
We work directly with individuals, mediators, or attorneys. Either party (or both jointly) may retain us. We inspect the property, analyze condition and features, and compare it to recent local sales. Confidentiality and on-time delivery are standard.
For Greenwich CT and Fairfield County divorce appraisals, use our dedicated CT landing — licensed in Connecticut, SRA, USPAP / retrospective. Connecticut does not use New York’s Court Approved list. Greenwich CT Divorce Appraisal →
Divorce appraisals for single-family homes, condominiums, co-ops, multi-family properties, and vacant land throughout Westchester County, Manhattan, and Greenwich, CT, plus the Bronx, Putnam County, and Rockland County.
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Yes. For equitable distribution of the marital home, New York courts expect a certified USPAP appraisal from a licensed appraiser. Broker CMAs and Zestimates are not a substitute.
Yes. Madison & Park is on the Court Approved Appraiser List in New York. Dave Lister, SRA, prepares attorney-direct reports for Westchester and Manhattan. CT divorce work uses our Connecticut license — see Greenwich CT Divorce Appraisal.
Fees depend on property type and whether the date is current or retrospective. Typical delivery is 5–10 business days. Call (914) 413-3800 for a free quote.
Neither is a USPAP-compliant appraisal from a licensed appraiser. Matrimonial counsel and the court expect a certified appraisal for equitable distribution.
Often the date of commencement of the action, the date of trial, or another agreed date. See Date of Commencement Appraisal for NY Divorce.
Certified appraisals across Westchester County, Manhattan, and Greenwich CT.
"I worked with David from Madison and Park on two occasions for a market valuation of our home. He was very friendly and professional. He made the entire process painless and easy and his knowledge of the market was a huge help. I will use him again for any other appraisals I need."
"David was very responsive and answered all my questions. He had a highly professional approach and process for the home appraisal. I strongly recommend his services!"
"Dave Lister is extremely knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend him!"
Contact us today for a free quote. We work directly with matrimonial attorneys, mediators, and individuals.
