Homeowner Appraisal Services

Homeowners need appraisals or appraisal reviews for a variety of reasons, including a mortgage refinance, home equity loans, Pre-listing services, and PMI removal. When you recieve an appraisal or review from us, you can rest assured that you will get the best in professional service, courtesy, and quality.

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

It's very hard to be objective about your own home because of your 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. In addition to helping you set a realistic selling price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal is very valuable as a negotiating tool once you have a potential buyer. It gives you something concrete to show your buyer. It's an independent third party's opinion of your home's value, and not just you saying how much your home is worth. Potential buyers know you have an emotional attachment to your home and will be far more likely to give credibility to a professional appraiser's value opinion than yours.

PMI Removal Appraisals

A popular money saver for homeowners in the last few years is to get the PMI removed from their mortgage loan, thus saving them money on their monthly payments. PMI stands for "Private Mortgage Insurance". Once your mortgage loan amount is down below 80% of the value of your home, in most cases you can apply to the lender to have the PMI removed from your loan, which will make your monthly payments go down. We are experienced in helping folks just like you rid themselves of unneeded and unwanted PMI insurance.

Field and Desktop Appraisal Review Services

Have you just received a copy of your appraisal and you'd like to have a professional "double-check" it for accuracy or do you need a second opinion without the expense and delay of waiting for a whole new appraisal?

  • Appraisal Field Reviews: We'll check your appraisal for accuracy and provide exterior "field inspections" of the subject and comparable properties for maximum appraisal certainty. Perfect for any situation demanding a second opinion on value.
  • Appraisal Desk Reviews: In a hurry and just want to "double-check" the facts? We'll use our extensive Internet research capabilities and office files to deliver reviews with the highest degree of precision in the industry.

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Reffkin Blasts MLS ‘Monopoly,’ Declines to Address Private Listing Metrics in Investor Call
11/4/2025 12:04 PM
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Knock Introduces New Financing Option: Bridge Loan Plus
11/4/2025 11:53 AM
Knock—the real estate technology company which helps lenders and agents make it easier for homeowners to buy before they sell—today announced the launch of Knock Bridge Loan Plus. This new financing option now pays off the homeowner’s existing mortgage upfront, eliminating double payments. Knock stated that by paying off homeowners’ current mort...Read More
 
Douglas Elliman Reports 5% Revenue Growth in Q3 Earnings Report
11/4/2025 11:39 AM
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Offerpad Reaffirms Commitment to iBuying Despite Sharp Drop in Home Purchases
11/4/2025 11:37 AM
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Anywhere Q3: Revenues Up 6%; Compass Merger Negates Usual Q&A
11/4/2025 11:32 AM
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Trump Administration Removes FHFA Internal Watchdog From Position
11/4/2025 11:15 AM
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11/4/2025 10:58 AM
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Follow Up Boss Updates Terms, Unlocks New Agent Benefits via Zillow Pro
11/3/2025 2:55 PM
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