Let Appraisal Service & Consulting Group handle your appraisal

Each year, thousands of people in Kansas buy, sell or refinance their home. Many of these transactions include a simple line item for an appraisal. Almost all lenders still call in a local expert because the stakes are incredibly high, even though there are a developing number of automated home valuation processes that might appear more cost-effective than an appraisal. You might think that obtaining a mortgage is the only reason to get an appraisal, but there are other cases when the services of a certified, independent real estate professional could come in handy.


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Let Appraisal Service & Consulting Group help you dispute your tax assessment in Johnson County

If you live in an area where the value of property has depreciated, it's possible you're paying too much in property taxes. When building your case, an appraisal from Appraisal Service & Consulting Group is your best evidence. We're capable of assisting you in challenging your tax assessment.

Let Appraisal Service & Consulting Group help you get rid of PMI to lower your mortgage payment

Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI, is an extra insurance plan that many lenders ask buyers to purchase when the amount being loaned to the homeowner is more than 80% of the actual value of the real estate. This additional payment is often folded into the monthly mortgage payment and is soon forgotten. PMI isn't required when the remaining balance of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - goes below the 80% level, making this very unfortunate. In fact, the United States Congress invoked a law in 1998 (the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998) that requires lenders to do away with the PMI installments when the loan-to-value ratio conditions have been met.

If you'd like to do away with PMI, Appraisal Service & Consulting Group can give you a statement regarding the value of your home. The cost of the home valuation can generally be offset in just a few months because you'll no longer be paying the PMI.

Settling a divorce with less stress with an appraisal from Appraisal Service & Consulting Group

A divorce is often complicated by the strenuous decision of who gets the house, and it can be a particularly traumatic event for both parties. It's a good idea to get an appraisal from Appraisal Service & Consulting Group so both parties are completely aware of the true market value of their home, regardless of the circumstances.

If the parties wish to sell the home, they'll have a better idea of what price to set. And on the flip side, if a "buyout" is the chosen option, both parties will feel like they've received a fair evaluation.

Accurate and fair estate liquidation

The death of 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. We ensure 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 many wealthy individuals, most Americans don't have dedicated estate planners or executors to manage these affairs. 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 significant importance to ensuring disputing parties leave knowing they've gotten a fair deal.

Relocating to or from Johnson County

Moving due to a job change can be a real pain. We know where you're coming from! That's why we take great care in setting up a convenient appointment time for the appraisal inspection. During our thorough process, we suggest employees that are moving to provide remarks on the positive attributes of their property, along with information about any current sales or listings in their area that they want considered.

Selling your home quickly at the right price with an appraisal from Appraisal Service & Consulting Group

A professional appraisal will help you make a better educated decision regarding your asking price, whether you decide to sell your home on your own or use the assistance of a real estate agent. With much different interests than a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Our fees aren't a percentage of the sales price, but rather they depend on our efforts to complete the appraisal.

On a daily basis, we analyze the difference in value things like an additional bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make. Seeking a professional appraisal is a trusted way to determine 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 properties stay on the market.