Reasons to consider an appraisal from DANIEL I KANDELThousands of people in Florida purchase, sell or refinance their home every year. A lot of these transactions have a simple line item for an appraisal. While there are a budding number of automated home valuation systems that may appear less expensive than an appraisal, the majority of lenders still want a local expert because the stakes are very high. Is securing a mortgage the only reason to get an appraisal? Are there also situations when the services of a certified, independent real estate professional might come in handy? Of course. 
Contest your tax assessmentIf 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. At DANIEL I KANDEL, we're equipped to assist you in disputing your tax assessment. Eliminate PMI to lower your mortgage paymentPrivate Mortgage Insurance, or PMI, is a supplemental insurance plan that most lenders ask home buyers to purchase when the amount being loaned to the home buyer is more than 80% of the actual value of the home. Seeing that additional payment is usually lumped into the monthly mortgage payment, it is often forgotten. This is bad because PMI becomes unnecessary when the remaining balance of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - decreases below the 80% level. In fact, the Homeowners Protection Act (HPA) of 1998 was invoked by the United States Congress requiring lenders to eliminate the PMI installments when the loan-to-value ratio conditions have been met. If you'd like to eliminate PMI, DANIEL I KANDEL will give you a statement regarding the value of your home. The price you paid for the appraisal can often be offset in a short amount of time because you'll no longer be paying the PMI. Get your appraisal from DANIEL I KANDEL Order onlineDivorce settlement with less stressA divorce is a particularly horrible experience for the parties involved, and it is often more complicated by the burdensome decision of who gets the property. Regardless of the circumstances, it's a good idea to get an appraisal from DANIEL I KANDEL so both parties are completely aware of the true market value of their home. If the parties wish to sell the home, they'll have a clearer picture 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. Determine an accurate and fair 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. We guarantee 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 wealthier individuals, most Americans do not have dedicated estate planners or executors to manage these issues. A home or other property often makes up an unequal share of the total estate value, so knowing the true worth of the real estate at hand is of significant importance to ensuring disputing parties leave knowing they've received a fair deal. Move to or from Broward County for workWe are familiar with the stress involved with an employee relocation. We take great care in establishing an accommodating appointment time for the appraisal inspection. During our intensive inspection, we recommend relocating employees to provide feedback on the positive attributes of their property, as well as information regarding any recent sales or listings in their area that they want considered. Close on your home quickly — at an accurate priceA professional appraisal can help you make a better educated decision when determining your asking price, whether you choose to sell your home on your own or use the assistance of a real estate agent. Apart from a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what price the house sells for. Our fees aren't related to the sales price, but rather they rest on our efforts to complete the appraisal report. We examine the difference in value items like an additional bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make on a daily basis. Obtaining a professional appraisal is a trusted 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, because we're experts in knowing how long houses stay on the market. 
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