Reasons someone would need BlackFin Appraisal Services

To a lot of us, an appraisal just looks like another cost in the long list of items for a home purchase or refinance. And while there are an increasing number of automated home valuation processes that may appear more prudent than an appraisal, nearly all lenders still need a local expert because the stakes are so high. You might think that obtaining a mortgage is the only reason to acquire an appraisal, but there are additional instances when the services of a certified, independent real estate professional could come in handy.

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Let BlackFin Appraisal Services help you dispute your tax assessment in King County

It's likely you're paying too much in property taxes if you reside in an area where property values have depreciated. Property taxes are determined by a previous assessment of your real estate, so if prices have declined in your neighborhood, you can appeal your assessment and save money. When building your case, an appraisal from BlackFin Appraisal Services is your best evidence. We're equipped to assist you in challenging your tax assessment.

How can you do away with PMI to lower your mortgage payment?

Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI, is an additional insurance plan that many lenders ask home buyers to purchase when the amount being loaned to the homebuyer is more than 80% of the actual value of the property. Since the added payment is usually lumped into the monthly mortgage payment, it is often forgotten. This is unfavorable because PMI is no longer required when the remaining balance of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - falls below the 80% mark. In fact, the United States Congress passed a law in 1998 (the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998) that requires lenders to dismiss the PMI installments when the loan-to-value ratio conditions have been met.

BlackFin Appraisal Services can provide you with a statement regarding the value of your home, and 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.

An appraisal from BlackFin Appraisal Services will help you settle a divorce with less stress

A divorce can be a very traumatic experience for both parties, and it is often more complicated by the strenuous decision of who gets the house. It's a good idea to order an appraisal from BlackFin Appraisal Services so both parties are fully aware of the true market value of their property, regardless of the circumstances.

The parties will have a better idea 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 evaluation.

Fair and accurate estate liquidation with BlackFin Appraisal ServicesSettling an estate

Losing a loved one is a painful time in life, and settling an estate from a death, or probate, often entails an appraisal to establish Market Value for the real estate involved. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, guaranteeing the highest degree of discretion.

Unlike wealthier individuals, most Americans do not have dedicated estate planners or executors to take care of these matters. A home or other property often makes up an unequal share of the total estate value, so understanding the true value of the real estate at hand is of essential importance to ensuring disputing parties walk away knowing they've received a fair deal.

BlackFin Appraisal Services can assist you in relocating to or from King County

We are aware of the headaches involved with an employee relocation. That's why we take great care in establishing an accommodating appointment time for the appraisal inspection. We encourage relocating employees to provide input on the positive aspects of their property, as well as information about any new sales or listings in their area that they want considered during our intensive process.

Don't sell out short or keep your home on the market too long.

A professional appraisal will help you make a more informed decision when determining your selling price, whether you decide to sell your home on your own or with the help of a real estate agent. Unlike a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Our fees are calculated on our efforts to complete the appraisal report and and aren't related to the sales price.

We examine the difference in value items like an extra bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make on a daily basis. Getting a professional appraisal is a reliable way to decide 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 houses stay on the market.