Let ASAP Appraisals, Inc.(910) 256-8226 handle your appraisal

To a lot of us, an appraisal just looks like another fee on the break-sheet for a mortgage or refinance. Even though there are a budding number of automated home valuation methods that may appear to be more prudent than an appraisal, the majority of lenders still call in a local expert because the stakes are incredibly high. You might think that getting a mortgage is the only basis for getting an appraisal, but there are additional instances when the services of a certified, independent real estate professional could come in handy.


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Dispute your tax assessment in New Hanover County

It's probable you're paying too much in property taxes if you reside in an area where property values have depreciated. Ad Valorem taxes are determined by a previous assessment of your house, so if values have gone down in your neighborhood, you can challenge your assessment and save money. An appraisal from ASAP Appraisals, Inc.(910) 256-8226 is your best evidence when building your case. At ASAP Appraisals, Inc.(910) 256-8226,we can assist you in challenging your tax assessment.

Getting rid of your PMI will lower your mortgage payment

When the amount being loaned to the homebuyer is more than 80% of the actual value of the real estate, many lenders ask homeowners to buy an added insurance plan. That policy is Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI. This extra payment is often folded into the monthly mortgage payment and is soon forgotten. PMI is no longer required when the remaining balance of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - dips below the 80% level, making this very unfortunate. In fact, the United States Congress passed a law in 1998 (the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998) that requires lenders to eliminate the PMI installments when the loan-to-value ratio conditions have been met.

If you'd like to eliminate PMI, ASAP Appraisals, Inc.(910) 256-8226 will produce a statement regarding the value of your home. The price you paid for the appraisal can often be recovered in a short amount of time because you'll no longer be paying the PMI.

Divorce settlement with less stress

A divorce is often complicated by the difficult decision of who keeps the property, and it can be a very heartbreaking ordeal for both parties. Regardless of the circumstances, it's wise to order an appraisal from ASAP Appraisals, Inc.(910) 256-8226 so both parties are entirely aware of the true market value of their house.

The parties will have a better idea of what price to set, if they need to sell the home. And on the flip side, if a "buyout" is the chosen option, both parties will feel like they've received a fair assessment.

Trustworthy estate liquidation

The loss of 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 residential property involved. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the utmost degree of discretion.

Unlike many wealthy individuals, most Americans do not have dedicated estate planners or executors to manage these matters. And seeing that a home or other property often makes up an uneven share of the total estate value, understanding the true worth of the real estate at hand is of significant importance to ensuring disputing parties leave knowing they've received a fair deal.

ASAP Appraisals, Inc.(910) 256-8226 can help you with relocating to or from New Hanover County

We know the headaches involved with an employee relocation. 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, as well as information about any new sales or listings in their area that they want considered during our thorough process.

Don't sell out short or let your home stay on the market too long.

A professional appraisal can help you make a better educated decision when determining your asking price, whether you want to sell your home on your own or use the assistance of a real estate agent. With much different interests than a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. The price we charge isn't contingent upon the value we report, but rather they are based on our efforts to complete the appraisal.

On a daily basis, we analyze the difference in value things like an additional bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make. Obtaining a professional appraisal is a reliable way to determine what improvements will add value and what a suitable sales price is for your home - so you don't come up short or have your house on the market an unnecessarily long time - because we're experts in knowing how long properties are one the market.