Let ASAP Appraisal Group attend to your appraisal needsEach year, thousands of people in Florida purchase, sell or refinance their home. Many of these transactions have a simple line item for an appraisal. Almost all lenders still want a local expert because the stakes are very high, even though there are a budding number of automated home valuation systems that might seem more prudent than an appraisal. You might believe that getting a mortgage is the only reason you should get an appraisal, but there are more situations when the services of a licensed, independent real estate professional could be beneficial. 
Dispute your tax assessment in Polk CountyIt's quite possible you're paying too much in property taxes if you live in an area where property values have depreciated. Ad Valorem taxes are determined by a previous assessment of your house, so if values are less than what they used to be in your neighborhood, you can appeal your assessment and save money. When building your case, an appraisal from us is your best evidence. At ASAP Appraisal Group, we're equipped to assist you in challenging your tax assessment. PMI removal to lower a mortgage paymentPrivate Mortgage Insurance, or PMI, is an extra insurance policy that nearly all lenders ask homeowners to buy when the amount being loaned to the homebuyer is more than 80% of the actual value of the property. Most often, this added payment is bundled into the monthly mortgage payment and is promptly forgotten. This is unfavorable because PMI is unnecessary when the leftover balance of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - decreases below the 80% level. In fact, the Homeowners Protection Act (HPA) of 1998 was implemented by the United States Congress requiring lenders to dismiss the PMI installments when the loan-to-value ratio conditions have been met. If you'd like to get rid of PMI, ASAP Appraisal Group can give you a statement regarding the value of your home. The price you paid for the appraisal can usually be regained in little time because you'll no longer be paying the PMI. Get your appraisal from ASAP Appraisal Group Order todayGet a fair valuation on a home take make a divorce settlement less stressfulA divorce is often complicated by the burdensome decision of who keeps the property, and it can be a particularly horrible event for both parties. So both parties are completely aware of the true market value of their home, it's a good idea to get an appraisal from ASAP Appraisal Group, regardless of the situation. The parties will have a good 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 calls for an appraisal to establish Fair Market Value for the real estate 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 don't have dedicated estate planners or executors to manage these issues, unlike many wealthy individuals. And since a home or other property often makes up an uneven share of the total estate value, understanding the true value of the real estate at hand is of vital importance to ensuring disputing parties walk away knowing they've gotten an honest deal. Relocate to or from Polk County through an employee relocation programEmployee relocation can be a stressful event, and we understand. We take great care in establishing an accommodating appointment time for the appraisal inspection. During our thorough inspection, we recommend relocating employees to provide feedback on the positive characteristics of their property, as well as information about any current sales or listings in their area that they want considered. Sell your home quickly — at the right priceWhether you choose 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 when determining your asking price. An appraiser has no vested interest in what price the house sells for, apart from real estate agents. Our fees aren't a percentage of the sales price, but rather they depend on our efforts to complete the appraisal report. We examine the difference in value things like an additional bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make on a daily basis. Seeking 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 homes are one the market. 
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