Let Filson's Real Estate Appraisal Services, Inc. serve your appraisal needsTo many, an appraisal just looks like one more thing on the settlement sheet for a mortgage or refinance. While there are an increasing number of automated home valuation methods that might appear to be more cost-effective than an appraisal, the majority of 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 also times when the services of a licensed, independent real estate professional could be helpful? Of course there are. 
Appeal your tax assessment in Fulton CountyIf you live in an area where the value of property has depreciated, it's possible you're paying too much in property taxes. An appraisal from Filson's Real Estate Appraisal Services, Inc. is your best evidence when building your case. We're capable of assisting you in disputing your tax assessment. Removing PMI for mortgage paymentsPrivate Mortgage Insurance, or PMI, is an additional insurance plan that almost all lenders ask home buyers to buy when the amount being loaned to the buyer is more than 80% of the actual value of the real estate. More often than not, this extra payment is lumped into the monthly mortgage payment and is quickly forgotten. PMI is no longer required when the remaining balance of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - dips below the 80% level, making this very unfavorable. 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. Filson's Real Estate Appraisal Services, Inc. can produce a statement regarding the value of your home, and the price you paid for the home valuation can usually be regained in just a few months because you'll no longer be paying the PMI. Get your appraisal from Filson's Real Estate Appraisal Services, Inc. Order todayDivorce settlement with fewer hang-upsA divorce is an especially horrible experience for the parties involved, and it is often even more complicated by the hard decision of who gets the property. So both parties are entirely aware of the true market value of their house, it's a good idea to get an appraisal from Filson's Real Estate Appraisal Services, Inc., regardless of the circumstances. If the parties want to sell the home, they'll have a clearer picture of what price to set. 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 difficult 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. We guarantee the utmost degree of discretion, as we're bound with confidentiality by the ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Unlike wealthier individuals, most Americans don't have dedicated estate planners or executors to take care of these affairs. 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. Move to or from Fulton County through an employee relocation programWe know the stress associated with an employee relocation. That being said, we take great care in setting up an accommodating appointment time for the appraisal inspection. During our detailed inspection, we encourage relocating employees to provide feedback on the positive aspects of their property, along with information about any new sales or listings in their area that they want considered. Close on your home promptly — at an accurate priceWhether you want 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, apart from real estate agents. Our fees aren't related to the sales price, but rather they are calculated on our efforts to finish the appraisal report. 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 reliable 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, because we're experts in knowing how long homes are one the market. 
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