There are lots of reasons people call on Starling Appraisal Group

To a lot of us, an appraisal is simply one more thing on the settlement sheet for a home purchase or refinance. And even though there are a developing number of automated home valuation methods that might seem more economical than an appraisal, most lenders still call in a local expert because the stakes are so high. But is securing a mortgage the only basis for getting an appraisal? Are there also times when the services of a licensed, independent real estate professional could come in handy? You bet.

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Let Starling Appraisal Group help you appeal your tax assessment in Maricopa County

If you reside in an area where the value of property has declined, it's possible you're paying too much in property taxes. When building your case, an appraisal from Starling Appraisal Group is your best evidence. At Starling Appraisal Group, we're equipped to assist you in appealing your tax assessment.

Starling Appraisal Group can help you get rid of PMI to lower your mortgage payment

Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI, is an extra insurance policy that many lenders ask homebuyers to buy when the amount being loaned to the home buyer is more than 80% of the actual value of the home. This extra payment is often folded into the monthly mortgage payment and is quickly forgotten. This is unfortunate because PMI becomes unnecessary when the remaining balance of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - dips below the 80% mark. In fact, the United States Congress invoked 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.

If you'd like to eliminate PMI, Starling Appraisal Group will produce a statement regarding the value of your home. The cost of the home valuation can often be recovered in a short amount of time because you'll no longer be paying the PMI.

Settling a divorce with less stress with an appraisal from Starling Appraisal Group

A divorce is a very traumatic experience for the parties involved, and it is often even more complicated by the hard decision of who gets the house. So both parties are entirely aware of the true market value of their property, it's a good idea to order an appraisal from Starling Appraisal Group, regardless of the circumstances.

The parties will have a clearer picture of what price to set, if they wish to sell the home. And on the flip side, if a "buyout" is the chosen option, both parties will feel like they've gotten a fair assessment.

Fair and accurate estate liquidation with help from Starling Appraisal GroupSettling an estate

The 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 Market Value for the real estate involved. We ensure the fullest 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 manage these issues, unlike wealthy individuals. A home or other property often makes up a disproportionate share of the total estate value, so understanding the true value of the real estate at hand is of significant importance to ensuring disputing parties walk away knowing they've received an honest deal.

Let Starling Appraisal Group help you with relocating to or from Maricopa County

We are aware of the headaches associated with an employee relocation. That being said, we take great care in establishing an accommodating appointment time for the appraisal inspection. During our detailed process, we suggest employees that are moving to provide feedback on the positive attributes of their property, as well as information about any recent sales or listings in their neighborhood that they want considered.

Let Starling Appraisal Group help you sell your home quickly at the right price

Whether you decide to sell your home on your own or use the assistance of a real estate agent, a professional appraisal will help you make a more informed decision regarding your selling price. An appraiser has no vested interest in what price the house sells for, which is different than the interest of real estate agents. Our fees are based on our efforts to perform the appraisal report and and aren't related to the sales price.

On a daily basis, we examine the difference in value items like an extra bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make. Getting a professional appraisal is a trusted 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.