Attention homeowners: Real estate appraisal services for in Ferndale and Oakland County

Here are the top seven reasons why MI homeowners call on Property Valuation Group:

1. Find the right listing price (whether you're using a real estate agent or selling the home on your own)
2. To challenge a MI property tax assessment
3. To reduce a monthly mortgage payment by removing PMI
4. Reinstate their Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)
5. To review a different appraiser's report for verification
6. If property needs to be divided because of a divorce
7. Settle an estate in MI by determining the true market value of real estate in question

We at Property Valuation Group understand the unique needs of a homeowner looking for appraisal services. While our usual clients understand the appraisal process and standard reporting formats, you as a consumer will get an extra level of customer service in the form of an explanation of the process and even special consumer-friendly reporting forms if the assignment allows for them.

For-Sale-By-Owner (FSBO) / Pre-Listing Services

It's very hard to be objective about your own house because you most likely have an emotional attachment to it. A professional appraiser is objective and will tell you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear. A professional appraisal is very crucial as a negotiating tool once you have an interested buyer, in addition to helping you set a realistic selling price so your house will attract buyers. It's something tangible to show your buyer. The appraisal is an independent third party's opinion of your home's price, not just you saying how much your house is worth. Potential buyers know you have an emotional attachment to your home and will be more likely to give credibility to a seasoned appraiser's value report than yours.

Challenging a property tax assessment

Your local tax assessor may have your home overvalued if you live in a local area that's going down or not appreciating as much as other properties close by. This means you're paying higher taxes than you should be paying. Since your property assessment may likely go up again in the next period, the sooner you take care of things like this, the better off you'll be. A professional appraisal from Property Valuation Group is your strongest weapon when challenging your property tax assessment.

Do You Need Field and Desktop Appraisal Review Services?

Have you just accepted a copy of your appraisal and you'd prefer to have a veteran appraiser double-check it for efficiency or do you need a second opinion without the added cost and delay of waiting for a whole new appraisal? We can go out and check the subject and comparables in question in a field review. If you need it in a rush, we'll provide you with a desk review and verify as many facts as we can using online data sources as well as our own files.

Need a retrospective review of an appraisal report? We can help with that too. While usually requested by banks, you may desire to exercise this service if you suspect mortgage fraud related to your property.