Let Soundside Appraisal Group, LLC handle your appraisal

To many, an appraisal just looks like a line item in the long list of items for a home purchase or refinance. Almost all lenders still call in a local expert because the stakes are very high, even though there are a developing number of automated home valuation methods that may seem more economical than an appraisal. You might assume that securing a mortgage is the only reason to get an appraisal, but there are other situations when the services of a certified, independent real estate professional might be helpful.


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Challenge your tax assessment in Carteret County

If you live in an area where property values have depreciated, it's possible you're paying too much in property taxes. When building your case, an appraisal from Soundside Appraisal Group, LLC is your best evidence. At Soundside Appraisal Group, LLC , we're equipped to assist you in disputing your tax assessment.

PMI removal will lower your mortgage payment

Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI, is an additional insurance plan that most lenders ask home buyers to buy when the amount being loaned to the home owner is more than 80% of the actual value of the real estate. Seeing that extra payment is usually lumped into the monthly mortgage payment, it is often forgotten. PMI isn't necessary when the remainder of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - goes below the 80% level, making this very unfortunate. In fact, the Homeowners Protection Act (HPA) of 1998 was approved by the United States Congress requiring lenders to eliminate the PMI installments on most mortgages when the balance is paid down to 78% of the original value.

Soundside Appraisal Group, LLC will provide you with a statement regarding the value of your home, and the expense of the home valuation can generally be offset in a short amount of time because you'll no longer be paying the PMI.

An appraisal from Soundside Appraisal Group, LLC will help you settle a divorce with less stress

A divorce is a very traumatic experience for the parties involved, and it is often even more complicated by the difficult decision of who keeps the house. Regardless of the situation, it's a good idea to get an appraisal from Soundside Appraisal Group, LLC so both parties are completely aware of the true market value of their home.

The parties will have a clearer picture of what price to set, if they need to sell the home. And if a "buyout" is the chosen option, both parties will feel like they've gotten a fair evaluation.

Accurate and fair estate liquidation with help from Soundside Appraisal Group, LLC Settling an estate

The 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 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 fullest degree of discretion.

Unlike wealthy individuals, most Americans do not have dedicated estate planners or executors to take care of these affairs. And since a home or other property often makes up a disproportionate share of the total estate value, knowing the certain value of the real estate at hand is of vital importance to ensuring disputing parties walk away knowing they've received a fair deal.

Let Soundside Appraisal Group, LLC help you with relocating to or from Carteret County

We understand the stress involved with an employee relocation. That being said, we take great care in setting up an accommodating appointment time for the appraisal inspection. We encourage relocating employees to provide remarks on the positive characteristics of their property, as well as information about any new sales or listings in their neighborhood that they want considered during our intensive process.

Don't sell out for too little or let your home stay on the market too long.

A professional appraisal will help you make a more informed decision when determining your asking price, whether you decide 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 are based on our efforts to perform the appraisal report and not a percentage of the sales price.

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