Let Allied Real Estate Appraisers handle your appraisal needsThousands of people in Michigan buy, sell or refinance their home every year. Most of these transactions have a simple line item for an appraisal. While there are a multiplying number of automated home valuation methods that might appear to be more prudent than an appraisal, nearly all lenders still call in a local expert because the stakes are so high. You might assume that getting a mortgage is the only basis for getting an appraisal, but there are additional cases when the services of a certified, independent real estate professional might come in handy. 
Contest your tax assessmentIt's quite possible you're paying too much in property taxes if you live in an area where property values have declined. Ad Valorem taxes are determined by a previous assessment of your home, 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. At Allied Real Estate Appraisers, we're capable of assisting you in appealing your tax assessment. Getting rid of your PMI for mortgage paymentsPrivate Mortgage Insurance, or PMI, is a supplemental insurance plan that nearly all lenders ask buyers 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 lumped into the monthly mortgage payment and is promptly forgotten. This is bad because PMI isn't necessary when the remaining balance of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - dips below the 80% mark. In fact, the Homeowners Protection Act (HPA) of 1998 was passed by the United States Congress that requires lenders to remove the PMI payments when the loan-to-value ratio conditions have been met. If you'd like to do away with PMI, Allied Real Estate Appraisers can provide you with a statement regarding the value of your home. The cost of the home valuation can generally be recovered in a short amount of time because you'll no longer be paying the PMI. Get your appraisal from Allied Real Estate Appraisers Order onlineSettle a divorce with less stressA divorce is a particularly horrible event for the parties involved, and it is often more complicated by the troublesome decision of who keeps the house. So both parties are completely aware of the true market value of their property, it's a good idea to get an appraisal from Allied Real Estate Appraisers, regardless of the circumstances. If the parties want to sell the home, they'll have a clearer picture 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 evaluation. Accurate and fair estate liquidationThe death of a loved one is a difficult time in life, and settling an estate from a death, or probate, often requires an appraisal to establish Fair Market Value for the real estate involved. We guarantee the maximum degree of discretion, as we're bound with confidentiality by the ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Unlike wealthy individuals, most Americans do not have dedicated estate planners or executors to manage these issues. And since a home or other property often makes up an unequal share of the total estate value, knowing the true value of the real estate at hand is of vital importance to ensuring disputing parties walk away knowing they've gotten an honest deal. Move to or from Genesee County through an employee relocation programWe understand the headaches involved with an employee relocation. 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 feedback on the positive aspects of their property, as well as information about any new sales or listings in their neighborhood that they want considered. Sell your home quickly — for an accurate priceA professional appraisal will help you make a better educated decision regarding your asking price, whether you choose to sell your home on your own or with the help of a real estate agent. Apart from a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what price the house sells for. Our fees rest on our efforts to finish the appraisal report and and aren't related to the sales price. On a daily basis, we analyze the difference in value items like an additional bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make. And we're experts in knowing how long propertiesare on the market. So, seeking 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. 
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