Let Harris Valuation Solutions serve your appraisal needsTo a lot of people, an appraisal just looks like a line item on the settlement sheet for a mortgage or refinance. And even though there are an increasing number of automated home valuation processes that may appear to be more cost-effective than an appraisal, most lenders still want a local expert because the stakes are very high. You might assume that getting a mortgage is the only reason you should get an appraisal, but there are more cases when the services of a licensed, independent real estate professional might come in handy. 
Appeal your tax assessment in Riverside CountyIf you live in an area where the property value has declined, it's possible you're paying too much in property taxes. When building your case, an appraisal from us is your best evidence. We're qualified to assist you in challenging your tax assessment. PMI removal to lower your mortgage paymentWhen the amount being loaned to the home buyeris more than 80% of the actual value of the property, many lenders ask home owners to purchase this extra insurance plan. That policy is Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI. This extra payment is often folded into the monthly mortgage payment and is quickly forgotten. This is unfavorable because PMI becomes unnecessary when the remaining balance of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - goes below the 80% level. In fact, the United States Congress invoked a law in 1998 (the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998) requiring lenders to do away with the PMI installments when the loan-to-value ratio conditions have been met. Harris Valuation Solutions can produce a statement regarding the value of your home, and the price you paid for the appraisal can often be recovered in just a few months because you'll no longer be paying the PMI. Get your appraisal from Harris Valuation Solutions Order onlineGet a fair valuation on a home for divorce settlementsA divorce can be a very traumatic event for both parties, and it is often even more complicated by the troublesome decision of who maintains the home. Regardless of the situation, it's a good idea to get an appraisal from Harris Valuation Solutions so both parties are fully aware of the true market value of their house. 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 assessment. Ascertain a fair and accurate valuation for estate liquidationThe loss of a loved one is a hard time in life, and settling an estate from a death, or probate, often entails an appraisal to establish Fair 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 utmost degree of discretion. Most Americans do not have dedicated estate planners or executors to manage these affairs, unlike wealthier individuals. A home or other property often makes up an uneven share of the total estate value, so understanding the true worth of the real estate at hand is of vital importance to ensuring disputing parties leave knowing they've received an honest deal. Relocate to or from Los Angeles or the Coachella Valley through an employee relocation programWe are familiar with the headaches 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 intensive inspection, we recommend relocating employees to provide feedback on the positive features of their property, along with information regarding any recent sales or listings in their neighborhood that they want considered. Close on your home promptly — for an accurate priceA professional appraisal will help you make a better educated decision regarding your selling price, whether you want to sell your home on your own or use the assistance of a real estate agent. An appraiser has no vested interest in what price the house sells for, unlike real estate agents. Our fees aren't a percentage of the sales price, but rather they are calculated on our efforts to complete the appraisal report. On a daily basis, we determine the difference in value items like an additional bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make. And we're experts in knowing how long propertiesstay on the market. So, obtaining 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. 
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