So, what happened here is - you dropped the rope, and once he was no longer struggling against resistance, he became entirely more reasonable! Love that Aikido!
Now - if the figure he is giving you is a good one (and you know for SURE it is less than an appraisal would be) then JUMP on his offer and get it in writing ASAP. These moments of generosity tend to dwindle as the divorce process goes along.
On the other hand, if you're not so sure of the comps for your home, get your appraisal done before you sign anything.
