Let Lundquist Appraisals & Real Estate Services handle your appraisal needsTo many, an appraisal is simply another cost on the break-sheet for a home purchase or refinance. Most lenders still call for a local expert because the stakes are so high, even though there are a multiplying number of automated home valuation methods that might appear to be more economical than an appraisal. You might think that getting a mortgage is the only basis for getting an appraisal, but there are more instances when the services of a certified, independent real estate professional could be helpful. 
Contest your tax assessment in Wabash CountyIf you reside in an area where property values have depreciated, it's possible you're paying too much in property taxes. When building your case, an appraisal from us is your best evidence. At Lundquist Appraisals & Real Estate Services, we're equipped to assist you in appealing your tax assessment. Getting rid of your PMI for mortgage paymentsWhen the amount being loaned to the homebuyeris more than 80% of the actual value of the property, many lenders ask home owners to purchase this extra insurance plan. That policy is Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI. Oftentimes, this additional payment is 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 - decreases 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 do away with the PMI payments when the loan-to-value ratio conditions have been met. Lundquist Appraisals & Real Estate Services can provide you with a statement regarding the value of your home, and the cost of the home valuation can often be offset in a short amount of time because you'll no longer be paying the PMI. Order an appraisal from Lundquist Appraisals & Real Estate Services Order todayGet a fair valuation on a home take make a divorce settlement less stressfulA divorce is often complicated by the hard decision of who gets the home, and it can be a particularly horrible event for both parties. Regardless of the situation, it's a good idea to order an appraisal from Lundquist Appraisals & Real Estate Services so both parties are fully aware of the true market value of their home. 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. Ascertain an accurate and fair valuation for estate liquidationThe loss of a loved one is a painful 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 maximum degree of discretion. Most Americans don't have dedicated estate planners or executors to take care of these matters, unlike many wealthy individuals. And seeing that 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 essential importance to ensuring disputing parties walk away knowing they've received an honest deal. Move to or from Wabash County through an employee relocation programEmployee relocation is a stressful event, and we understand. That being said, we take great care in organizing an accommodating appointment time for the appraisal inspection. During our detailed inspection, we suggest relocating employees to provide remarks on the positive features of their property, along with information regarding any current sales or listings in their area that they want considered. Sell your home quickly — at the right priceA professional appraisal can help you make a better educated decision when determining your asking price, whether you decide to sell your home on your own or with the help 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 depend on our efforts to complete the appraisal report and not a percentage of the sales price. We determine the difference in value items like an additional bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make on a daily basis. Getting a professional appraisal is a reliable way to determine 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 properties stay on the market. 
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