There are lots of reasons people call on AppraiserJoe.com
Thousands of people in Indiana buy, sell or refinance their home every month. Many of these transactions include a simple line item for an appraisal.
And while there are a budding number of automated home valuation processes that may seem cheaper than an appraisal, most lenders still call in a local expert because the stakes are incredibly high.
You might think that securing a mortgage is the only reason you should get an appraisal, but there are more instances when the services of a certified, independent real estate professional might be beneficial.
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Let AppraiserJoe.com help you challenge your tax assessment in Porter County
It's probable you're paying too much in property taxes if you reside in an area where property values have declined. Property taxes are determined by a previous assessment of your real estate, so if prices have declined in your neighborhood, you can appeal your assessment and save money.
When building your case, an appraisal from AppraiserJoe.com is your best evidence.
We're capable of assisting you in appealing your tax assessment.
Let AppraiserJoe.com help you eliminate PMI to lower your mortgage payment
When the amount being loaned to the home buyer is more than 80% of the actual value of the property, most lenders ask homeowners to purchase an supplemental insurance plan. That policy is Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI.
This additional payment is often folded into the monthly mortgage payment and is promptly forgotten.
This is damaging because PMI is no longer required when the remainder of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - goes below the 80% mark.
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.
If you'd like to get rid of PMI, AppraiserJoe.com will provide you with a statement regarding the value of your home. The price you paid for the appraisal can often be regained in little time because you'll no longer be paying the PMI.
An appraisal from AppraiserJoe.com will help you settle a divorce with less stress
A divorce can be an especially traumatic experience for both parties, and it is often further complicated by the challenging decision of who gets the house.
Regardless of the situation, it's a good idea to get an appraisal from AppraiserJoe.com so both parties are entirely aware of the true market value of their property.
The parties will have a better idea of what price to set, if they wish to sell the home. And if a "buyout" is the chosen option, both parties will feel like they've received a fair assessment.
Fair and accurate estate liquidation
The death of a loved one is a painful time in life, and settling an estate from a death, or probate, often requires an appraisal to establish Market Value for the residential property involved.
We ensure the fullest degree of discretion, as we're bound with confidentiality by the ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
Unlike many wealthy individuals, most Americans do not have dedicated estate planners or executors to manage these affairs.
A home or other property often makes up an uneven share of the total estate value, so knowing the true value of the real estate at hand is of essential importance to ensuring disputing parties leave knowing they've received a fair deal.
Let AppraiserJoe.com help you with relocating to or from Porter County
We are aware of the headaches associated with an employee relocation.
That being said, we take great care in establishing a convenient appointment time for the appraisal inspection.
We encourage relocating employees to provide remarks on the positive aspects of their property, along with information regarding any current sales or listings in their area that they want considered during our intensive process.
Don't sell out for too little or let your home stay on the market too long.
Whether you want 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 a percentage of the sales price, but rather they are based on our efforts to complete the appraisal.
On a daily basis, we examine the difference in value things 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.
