6 Reasons to choose an appraisal from Perry & Associates Appraisal CompanyTo a lot of us, an appraisal is simply one more thing in the long list of items for a home sale or refinance. Most lenders still call for a local expert because the stakes are so high, even though there are a budding number of automated home valuation systems that may appear cheaper than an appraisal. You might believe that securing a mortgage is the only reason to get an appraisal, but there are additional times when the services of a licensed, independent real estate professional might be helpful. 
Contest your tax assessmentIf you live in an area where the value of property has declined, it's possible you're paying too much in property taxes. When building your case, an appraisal from us is your best evidence. We're capable of assisting you in challenging your tax assessment. Get rid of PMI to lower your mortgage paymentPrivate Mortgage Insurance, or PMI, is an additional insurance policy that many lenders ask homeowners to buy when the amount being loaned to the homeowner is more than 80% of the actual value of the property. Since the added payment is usually lumped into the monthly mortgage payment, it is often forgotten. PMI is unnecessary when the remainder of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - dips below the 80% mark, making this very unfortunate. In fact, the Homeowners Protection Act (HPA) of 1998 was invoked by the United States Congress requiring lenders to eliminate the PMI payments when the loan-to-value ratio conditions have been met. If you'd like to get rid of PMI, Perry & Associates Appraisal Company can produce a statement regarding the value of your home. The price you paid for the appraisal can often be offset in just a few months because you'll no longer be paying the PMI. Get your appraisal from Perry & Associates Appraisal Company Order todayGet a fair valuation on a home take make a divorce settlement less stressfulA divorce is a particularly horrible experience for the parties involved, and it is often even more complicated by the strenuous decision of who keeps the house. It's a good idea to order an appraisal from Perry & Associates Appraisal Company so both parties are entirely aware of the true market value of their house, regardless of the situation. The parties will have a better idea of what price to set, if they need to sell the home. And if a "buyout" is the chosen option, both parties will feel like they've gotten a fair assessment. Accurate and fair estate liquidationThe loss of a loved one is a hard 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. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, guaranteeing the utmost degree of discretion. Most Americans do not have dedicated estate planners or executors to manage these issues, unlike many wealthy individuals. And seeing that a home or other property often makes up an uneven share of the total estate value, knowing the true worth of the real estate at hand is of essential importance to ensuring disputing parties walk away knowing they've gotten an honest deal. Move to or from Marion County for workWe are familiar with the stress associated with an employee relocation. We take great care in organizing a convenient appointment time for the appraisal inspection. During our detailed inspection, we encourage relocating employees to provide remarks on the positive features of their property, along with information regarding any recent sales or listings in their neighborhood that they want considered. Sell your home promptly — at the right priceWhether you decide to sell your home on your own or use the assistance of a real estate agent, a professional appraisal can help you make a better educated decision regarding your selling price. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, apart from real estate agents. Our fees depend on our efforts to complete the appraisal report and not a percentage of the sales price. On a daily basis, we analyze the difference in value items like an additional bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make. Getting a professional appraisal is a reliable way to decide 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 houses stay on the market. 
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