Let Good Appraisal Services, Inc. serve your appraisal needsTo many, an appraisal just looks like another fee on the break-sheet for a home sale or refinance. While there are an increasing number of automated home valuation methods that might appear more economical than an appraisal, most lenders still need a local expert because the stakes are so high. Is getting a mortgage the only basis for getting an appraisal? Are there other instances when the services of a certified, independent real estate professional could be helpful? Of course. 
Appeal your tax assessmentIf you reside in an area where property values have depreciated, it's possible you're paying too much in property taxes. An appraisal from Good Appraisal Services, Inc. is your best evidence when building your case. At Good Appraisal Services, Inc., we're capable of assisting you in challenging your tax assessment. Remove PMI to lower your mortgage paymentWhen the amount being loaned to the homebuyeris more than 80% of the actual value of the real estate, nearly all lenders ask homebuyers to buy this additional insurance plan. That policy is Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI. Seeing that added payment is usually folded into the monthly mortgage payment, it is often forgotten. This is unfavorable because PMI isn't necessary when the remainder of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - decreases below the 80% mark. In fact, the United States Congress implemented a law in 1998 (the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998) that requires lenders to do away with the PMI payments when the loan-to-value ratio conditions have been met. If you'd like to get rid of PMI, Good Appraisal Services, Inc. can produce a statement regarding the value of your home. The expense of the home valuation can generally be offset in little time because you'll no longer be paying the PMI. Order an appraisal from Good Appraisal Services, Inc. Order todayDivorce settlement with less stressA divorce is often complicated by the hard decision of who gets the home, and it can be a particularly daunting experience for both parties. So both parties are completely aware of the true market value of their house, it's a good idea to order an appraisal from Good Appraisal Services, Inc., regardless of the circumstances. If the parties wish to sell the home, they'll have a better idea of what price to set. And on the flip side, if a "buyout" is the chosen option, both parties will feel like they've gotten a fair assessment. Accurate and fair estate liquidationLosing a loved one is a difficult time in life, and settling an estate from a death, or probate, often calls for an appraisal to establish Fair Market Value for the real estate involved. We guarantee the fullest 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 wealthier individuals. And seeing that a home or other property often makes up an unequal share of the total estate value, understanding the true worth of the real estate at hand is of vital importance to ensuring disputing parties leave knowing they've received an honest deal. Relocate to or from Riverside County for workEmployee relocation is a stressful event, and we understand. That being said, we take great care in organizing an accommodating appointment time for the appraisal inspection. We encourage relocating employees to provide feedback on the positive characteristics of their property, along with information regarding any recent sales or listings in their area that they want considered during our intensive inspection. Sell your home promptly — for an accurate priceWhether you decide to sell your home on your own or use the assistance of a real estate agent, a professional appraisal will help you make a better educated decision regarding your asking price. An appraiser has no vested interest in what price the house sells for, unlike real estate agents. Our fees aren't related to the sales price, but rather they are based on our efforts to finish the appraisal report. On a daily basis, we examine the difference in value items like an extra bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make. And we're experts in knowing how long propertiesare on the market. So, getting a professional appraisal is a reliable way to determine 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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