Reasons to order an appraisal from RJE Real Estate Appraisal ServiceThousands of people in Michigan purchase, sell or refinance their home every month. Many of these transactions consist of a simple line item for an appraisal. Even though there are a developing number of automated home valuation methods that may seem more practical than an appraisal, nearly all lenders still call for a local expert because the stakes are so 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 might come in handy? You bet. 
Challenge your tax assessment in Washtenaw CountyIf you are in an area where the property value has depreciated, it's possible you're paying too much in property taxes. An appraisal from RJE Real Estate Appraisal Service is your best evidence when building your case. We're qualified to assist you in challenging your tax assessment. Removing PMI for mortgage paymentsPrivate Mortgage Insurance, or PMI, is a supplemental insurance policy that almost all lenders ask home owners to buy when the amount being loaned to the buyer is more than 80% of the actual value of the home. Most often, this extra payment is bundled into the monthly mortgage payment and is promptly forgotten. PMI becomes unnecessary when the remainder of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - falls below the 80% level, making this very unfavorable. 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. RJE Real Estate Appraisal Service will give you a statement regarding the value of your home, and the cost of the appraisal can often be offset in a short amount of time because you'll no longer be paying the PMI. Order your appraisal from RJE Real Estate Appraisal Service today Order onlineGet a fair valuation on a home take make a divorce settlement less stressfulA divorce is an especially traumatic ordeal for the parties involved, and it is often more complicated by the hard decision of who gets the home. It's a good idea to order an appraisal from RJE Real Estate Appraisal Service so both parties are fully aware of the true market value of their property, regardless of the circumstances. If the parties want to sell the home, they'll have a a good idea of what price to set. And on the flip side, 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 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 maximum degree of discretion. Unlike many wealthy individuals, most Americans don't have dedicated estate planners or executors to manage these affairs. And seeing that a home or other property often makes up an uneven share of the total estate value, knowing the true value of the real estate at hand is of significant importance to ensuring disputing parties leave knowing they've gotten an honest deal. Relocate to or from Washtenaw County for workEmployee relocation is a stressful event, and we understand. That being said, we take great care in establishing an accommodating appointment time for the appraisal inspection. During our thorough inspection, we recommend relocating employees to provide input on the positive attributes of their property, as well as information about any recent sales or listings in their neighborhood that they want considered. Close on your home promptly — for an accurate priceWhether you want to sell your home on your own or with the help of a real estate agent, a professional appraisal can help you make a better educated decision when determining your selling price. Apart from a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Our fees aren't a percentage of the sales price, but rather they are based on our efforts to finish the appraisal report. We determine the difference in value things like an extra bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make on a daily basis. And we're experts in knowing how long homesare on the market. So, 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. 
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