Let Advantage Appraisal Services, LLC handle your appraisal

Year after year, thousands of people in Idaho purchase, sell or refinance their home. Most of these transactions include a simple line item for an appraisal. The majority of lenders still want a local expert because the stakes are very high, even though there are a multiplying number of automated home valuation processes that may appear to be less expensive than an appraisal. You might assume that getting a mortgage is the only reason to get an appraisal, but there are additional cases when the services of a certified, independent real estate professional could come in handy.


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Let Advantage Appraisal Services, LLC help you challenge your tax assessment in Bingham County

It's quite possible you're paying too much in property taxes if you reside in an area where property values have declined. Ad Valorem taxes are based upon a past assessment of your real estate, so if prices are less than what they used to be in your neighborhood, you can appeal your assessment and save money. An appraisal from Advantage Appraisal Services, LLC is your best evidence when building your case. At Advantage Appraisal Services, LLC,we can assist you in challenging your tax assessment.

Advantage Appraisal Services, LLC can help you do away with PMI to lower your mortgage payment

Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI, is a supplemental insurance policy that many lenders ask homeowners to buy when the amount being loaned to the home owner is more than 80% of the actual value of the property. Since the additional payment is usually lumped into the monthly mortgage payment, it is often forgotten. PMI is unnecessary when the remaining balance of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - dips below the 80% mark, making this very unfortunate. In fact, the United States Congress invoked a law in 1998 (the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998) requiring lenders to dismiss the PMI installments when the loan-to-value ratio conditions have been met.

If you'd like to eliminate PMI, Advantage Appraisal Services, LLC will give you a statement regarding the value of your home. The expense of the appraisal can generally be regained in little time because you'll no longer be paying the PMI.

Settling a divorce with less stress with an appraisal from Advantage Appraisal Services, LLC

A divorce is a very heartbreaking experience for the parties involved, and it is often further complicated by the burdensome decision of who gets the property. Regardless of the circumstances, it's wise to get an appraisal from Advantage Appraisal Services, LLC so both parties are entirely aware of the true market value of their house.

If the parties wish to sell the home, they'll have a a good 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 assessment.

Settling an estate with peace of mind

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

Unlike wealthy individuals, most Americans do not have dedicated estate planners or executors to handle these affairs. A home or other property often makes up a disproportionate share of the total estate value, so understanding the true value of the real estate at hand is of vital importance to ensuring disputing parties walk away knowing they've gotten an honest deal.

Relocating to or from Bingham County

Moving due to a job change can be a more than just an inconvenience, and we understand. That being said, we take great care in setting up a convenient appointment time for the appraisal inspection. We encourage relocating employees to provide input on the positive attributes of their property, as well as information about any recent sales or listings in their neighborhood that they want considered during our thorough process.

Selling your home quickly at the right price

Whether you want to sell your home on your own or use the assistance of a real estate agent, a professional appraisal can help you make a better educated decision when determining your selling price. An appraiser has no vested interest in what price the house sells for, which is different than the interest of real estate agents. Our fees aren't contingent upon the value we report, but rather they depend on our efforts to finish the appraisal.

On a daily basis, we examine the difference in value things like an additional bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make. Obtaining a professional appraisal is a reliable 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 houses are one the market.