Reasons to order an appraisal from Allatoona AppraisalYear after year, thousands of people in Georgia purchase, sell or refinance their home. Many of these transactions contain a simple line item for an appraisal. While there are a budding number of automated home valuation processes that may seem more economical than an appraisal, nearly all lenders still need a local expert because the stakes are very high. Is obtaining a mortgage the only reason you should get an appraisal? Are there other situations when the services of a licensed, independent real estate professional could come in handy? You bet there are. 
Appeal your tax assessmentIf you are in an area where the property value 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 can assist you in challenging your tax assessment. Removing PMI for mortgage paymentsWhen the amount being loaned to the homeowneris more than 80% of the actual value of the property, nearly all lenders ask buyers to buy this added insurance policy. That policy is Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI. This extra payment is often lumped into the monthly mortgage payment and is soon forgotten. PMI becomes unnecessary when the remaining balance of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - falls below the 80% level, making this very unfortunate. In fact, the United States Congress invoked a law in 1998 (the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998) requiring lenders to dismiss the PMI payments when the loan-to-value ratio conditions have been met. Allatoona Appraisal can produce a statement regarding the value of your home, and the cost of the appraisal can usually be recovered in little time because you'll no longer be paying the PMI. Get your appraisal from Allatoona Appraisal Order onlineGet a clear valuation on a home take make a divorce settlement less stressfulA divorce is often complicated by the hard decision of who keeps the house, and it can be a particularly daunting experience for both parties. So both parties are fully aware of the true market value of their property, it's a good idea to get an appraisal from Allatoona Appraisal, regardless of the circumstances. If the parties need to sell the home, they'll have a a good idea of what price to set. And if a "buyout" is the chosen option, both parties will feel like they've gotten a fair assessment. Ascertain a fair and accurate valuation for 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. We guarantee the utmost 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 handle these matters, unlike wealthy individuals. A home or other property often makes up an unequal share of the total estate value, so knowing the true worth of the real estate at hand is of essential importance to ensuring disputing parties leave knowing they've received a fair deal. Move to or from Cobb County through an employee relocation programWe are aware of the stress associated with an employee relocation. We take great care in establishing a convenient appointment time for the appraisal inspection. We encourage relocating employees to provide feedback on the positive aspects of their property, along with information regarding any new sales or listings in their area that they want considered during our detailed inspection. Sell your home quickly — at an accurate priceA professional appraisal will help you make a better educated decision when determining your selling price, whether you want to sell your home on your own or use the assistance of a real estate agent. Unlike a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what price the house sells for. Our fees rest on our efforts to finish 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 an appropriate 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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