Let ASAP Appraisal Group take care of your appraisal needsThousands of people in Florida buy, sell or refinance their home every month. A lot of these transactions involve a simple line item for an appraisal. Nearly all lenders still call in a local expert because the stakes are incredibly high, even though there are an increasing number of automated home valuation systems that might appear to be more economical than an appraisal. You might assume that securing a mortgage is the only reason to acquire an appraisal, but there are more situations when the services of a licensed, independent real estate professional could come in handy. 
Dispute your tax assessment in Polk CountyIf you are in an area where the value of property has depreciated, 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 appealing your tax assessment. Remove PMI to lower your mortgage paymentWhen the amount being loaned to the home owneris more than 80% of the actual value of the real estate, almost all lenders ask buyers to purchase this added insurance plan. That policy is Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI. Seeing that added payment is usually folded into the monthly mortgage payment, it is often forgotten. PMI isn't required when the leftover balance of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - goes below the 80% level, making this very unfavorable. In fact, the Homeowners Protection Act (HPA) of 1998 was implemented by the United States Congress that requires lenders to dismiss the PMI payments when the loan-to-value ratio conditions have been met. ASAP Appraisal Group can give you a statement regarding the value of your home, and the expense of the appraisal can usually be offset in just a few months because you'll no longer be paying the PMI. Order your appraisal from ASAP Appraisal Group today Order todayGet a fair valuation on a home take make a divorce settlement less stressfulA divorce can be an especially traumatic experience for both parties, and it is often further complicated by the difficult decision of who keeps the property. It's a good idea to get an appraisal from ASAP Appraisal Group so both parties are fully aware of the true market value of their property, regardless of the situation. If the parties want 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. Accurate and fair estate liquidationLosing 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 residential property involved. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, guaranteeing the fullest degree of discretion. Unlike wealthy individuals, most Americans do not have dedicated estate planners or executors to take care of these matters. A home or other property often makes up an uneven share of the total estate value, so knowing the true worth of the real estate at hand is of vital importance to ensuring disputing parties walk away knowing they've received a fair deal. Move to or from Polk County through an employee relocation programEmployee relocation can be a stressful event, and we understand. That's why we take great care in organizing an accommodating appointment time for the appraisal inspection. During our thorough inspection, we suggest relocating employees to provide remarks on the positive features of their property, as well as information regarding any new sales or listings in their neighborhood that they want considered. Close on your home quickly — for the right priceWhether you choose 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 selling price. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, apart from real estate agents. Our fees aren't a percentage of the sales price, but rather they are calculated on our efforts to finish the appraisal report. On a daily basis, we determine the difference in value things like an extra bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make. Getting a professional appraisal is a trusted 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 are one the market. 
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