Why you should hire an appraiserThousands of people in Florida buy, sell or refinance their home every month. A lot of these transactions contain a simple line item for an appraisal. Almost all lenders still need a local expert because the stakes are so high, even though there are a budding number of automated home valuation systems that might appear to be cheaper than an appraisal. You might assume that getting a mortgage is the only reason to acquire an appraisal, but there are other cases when the services of a certified, independent real estate professional might come in handy. 
Dispute your tax assessmentIt's likely you're paying too much in property taxes if you live in an area where property values have declined. Ad Valorem taxes are determined by a past assessment of your home, so if prices are less than what they used to be in your area, you can appeal your assessment and save money. An appraisal from Homeowner Appraisal Services is your best evidence when building your case. We're equipped to assist you in challenging your tax assessment. Get rid of PMI to lower your mortgage paymentWhen the amount being loaned to the home buyeris more than 80% of the actual value of the real estate, nearly all lenders ask home owners to take out this added insurance plan. That policy is Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI. More often than not, this additional payment is folded into the monthly mortgage payment and is promptly forgotten. PMI is no longer required when the leftover balance of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - goes below the 80% level, making this very unfavorable. In fact, the United States Congress invoked a law in 1998 (the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998) that requires lenders to dismiss the PMI payments when the loan-to-value ratio conditions have been met. Homeowner Appraisal Services can produce a statement regarding the value of your home, and the price you paid for the home valuation can usually be offset in little time because you'll no longer be paying the PMI. Get your appraisal from Homeowner Appraisal Services Order onlineGet a fair valuation on a home take make a divorce settlement less stressfulA divorce is a very traumatic ordeal for the parties involved, and it is often even more complicated by the burdensome decision of who maintains the property. Regardless of the situation, it's a good idea to order an appraisal from Homeowner Appraisal Services so both parties are fully aware of the true market value of their home. If the parties need to sell the home, they'll have a clearer picture of what price to set. And if a "buyout" is the chosen option, both parties will feel like they've received a fair assessment. Fair and accurate estate liquidationThe loss of a loved one is a difficult time in life, and settling an estate from a death, or probate, often requires an appraisal to establish Fair Market Value for the residential property involved. We ensure the maximum degree of discretion, as we're bound with confidentiality by the ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Most Americans do not have dedicated estate planners or executors to manage these affairs, unlike wealthy individuals. And seeing that a home or other property often makes up a disproportionate share of the total estate value, knowing the true worth of the real estate at hand is of significant importance to ensuring disputing parties walk away knowing they've gotten an honest deal. Move to or from Saint Johns County through an employee relocation programEmployee relocation is a stressful event, and we understand. That's why we take great care in organizing an accommodating appointment time for the appraisal inspection. During our detailed inspection, we recommend relocating employees to provide remarks on the positive attributes of their property, along with information about any new sales or listings in their neighborhood that they want considered. Close on your home quickly — for the right priceA professional appraisal can help you make a better educated decision when determining your selling price, whether you choose to sell your home on your own or with the help of a real estate agent. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, apart from real estate agents. Our fees aren't related to the sales price, but rather they rest on our efforts to finish the appraisal report. We examine the difference in value things like an additional bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make on a daily basis. And we're experts in knowing how long homesare on the market. So, getting a professional appraisal is a trusted way to decide what improvements will add value and what an applicable sales price is for your home so you don't come up short or have your house on the market an unnecessarily long time. 
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