Reasons to order an appraisal from Feikert Appraisal ServiceTo a lot of people, an appraisal just looks like a line item on the settlement sheet for a home purchase or refinance. Most lenders still call for a local expert because the stakes are very high, even though there are a growing number of automated home valuation systems that may appear more prudent than an appraisal. You might assume that obtaining a mortgage is the only basis for getting an appraisal, but there are more instances when the services of a licensed, independent real estate professional could come in handy. 
Appeal your tax assessmentIt's possible you're paying too much in property taxes if you live in an area where property values have declined. Ad Valorem taxes are based upon a past assessment of your real estate, so if prices have declined in your area, you can challenge your assessment and save money. When building your case, an appraisal from us is your best evidence. We're equipped to assist you in appealing your tax assessment. Eliminate PMI to lower your mortgage paymentWhen the amount being loaned to the homeowneris more than 80% of the actual value of the property, many lenders ask home owners to take out this extra insurance policy. That policy is Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI. Very often, this added payment is lumped into the monthly mortgage payment and is promptly forgotten. This is unfortunate because PMI isn't required when the leftover balance of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - decreases below the 80% mark. In fact, the United States Congress implemented a law in 1998 (the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998) requiring lenders to dismiss the PMI installments when the loan-to-value ratio conditions have been met. Feikert Appraisal Service can provide you with a statement regarding the value of your home, and the cost of the home valuation can generally be offset in little time because you'll no longer be paying the PMI. Order your appraisal from Feikert Appraisal Service today Order onlineGet a fair valuation on a home take make a divorce settlement less stressfulA divorce is a very traumatic experience for the parties involved, and it is often further complicated by the challenging decision of who gets the home. It's a good idea to get an appraisal from Feikert Appraisal Service so both parties are fully aware of the true market value of their property, regardless of the circumstances. If the parties wish 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 evaluation. Ascertain an accurate and fair valuation for estate liquidationThe death of a loved one is a difficult time in life, and settling an estate from a death, or probate, often entails 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 don't have dedicated estate planners or executors to handle these issues, unlike wealthier individuals. And since a home or other property often makes up a disproportionate share of the total estate value, understanding the true value of the real estate at hand is of significant importance to ensuring disputing parties walk away knowing they've gotten an honest deal. Move to or from Sonoma County for workWe understand the stress involved with an employee relocation. That being said, we take great care in organizing an accommodating appointment time for the appraisal inspection. During our intensive inspection, we suggest relocating employees to provide feedback on the positive attributes of their property, as well as information regarding any current sales or listings in their area that they want considered. Sell your home quickly — at an accurate priceA professional appraisal will help you make a more informed decision when determining your selling price, whether you decide 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 amount the house sells for. Our fees are calculated on our efforts to finish the appraisal report and not a percentage of the sales price. We examine the difference in value things like an extra 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 an applicable 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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