Let JML Appraisal Services take care of your appraisal needsTo a lot of us, an appraisal is simply a line item in the long list of items for a home sale or refinance. And while there are an increasing number of automated home valuation systems that might seem cheaper than an appraisal, almost all lenders still call for a local expert because the stakes are incredibly 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? Absolutely. 
Dispute your tax assessment in Scott CountyIf you reside in an area where the property value has declined, it's possible you're paying too much in property taxes. When building your case, an appraisal from us is your best evidence. At JML Appraisal Services, we're capable of assisting you in appealing your tax assessment. Removing PMI for mortgage paymentsWhen the amount being loaned to the homeowneris more than 80% of the actual value of the home, many lenders ask home buyers to buy this extra insurance plan. That policy is Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI. This additional payment is often folded into the monthly mortgage payment and is quickly forgotten. PMI is no longer required when the remainder of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - decreases below the 80% level, making this very unfavorable. In fact, the United States Congress passed a law in 1998 (the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998) that requires lenders to eliminate the PMI payments when the loan-to-value ratio conditions have been met. JML Appraisal Services will produce a statement regarding the value of your home, and the expense of the home valuation can usually be recovered in just a few months because you'll no longer be paying the PMI. Order your appraisal from JML Appraisal Services today Order onlineGet a clear valuation on a home take make a divorce settlement less stressfulA divorce is a very traumatic event for the parties involved, and it is often more complicated by the burdensome decision of who maintains the property. So both parties are fully aware of the true market value of their house, it's a good idea to get an appraisal from JML Appraisal Services, 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 evaluation. Determine an accurate and fair valuation for 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, ensuring the utmost degree of discretion. Unlike wealthy individuals, most Americans don't have dedicated estate planners or executors to manage these matters. A home or other property often makes up an unequal share of the total estate value, so knowing the true value of the real estate at hand is of significant importance to ensuring disputing parties walk away knowing they've gotten a fair deal. Move to or from Scott County through an employee relocation programWe understand the headaches associated with an employee relocation. That being said, we take great care in establishing a convenient appointment time for the appraisal inspection. During our intensive inspection, we recommend relocating employees to provide input on the positive attributes of their property, along with information regarding any new sales or listings in their neighborhood that they want considered. Sell your home promptly — at the right priceA professional appraisal can help you make a more informed decision when determining your asking price, whether you want to sell your home on your own or use the assistance of a real estate agent. 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 analyze the difference in value things like an additional bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make on a daily basis. Obtaining 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 are one the market. 
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