Reasons to get an appraisal from Christian SantanaThousands of people in Florida buy, sell or refinance their home each month. Most of these transactions consist of a simple line item for an appraisal. And while there are a growing number of automated home valuation processes that might appear to be less expensive than an appraisal, most lenders still want a local expert because the stakes are very high. Is securing a mortgage the only basis for getting an appraisal? Are there additional cases when the services of a licensed, independent real estate professional could be helpful? Of course there are. 
Challenge your tax assessment in Orange CountyIt's probable you're paying too much in property taxes if you live in an area where property values have depreciated. Ad Valorem taxes are determined by a past assessment of your real estate, so if prices have gone down in your neighborhood, you can challenge your assessment and save money. An appraisal from Christian Santana is your best evidence when building your case. We can assist you in challenging your tax assessment. Remove PMI to lower your mortgage paymentWhen the amount being loaned to the home owneris more than 80% of the actual value of the property, nearly all lenders ask homebuyers to purchase this supplemental insurance plan. That policy is Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI. Very often, this additional payment is folded into the monthly mortgage payment and is soon forgotten. PMI is unnecessary when the leftover balance of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - decreases below the 80% level, making this very unfortunate. In fact, the United States Congress implemented a law in 1998 (the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998) requiring lenders to eliminate the PMI installments when the loan-to-value ratio conditions have been met. Christian Santana will produce a statement regarding the value of your home, and the cost of the appraisal can often be offset in little time because you'll no longer be paying the PMI. Order your appraisal from Christian Santana today Order onlineDivorce settlement with fewer hang-upsA divorce is an especially traumatic ordeal for the parties involved, and it is often even more complicated by the challenging decision of who keeps the property. It's a good idea to get an appraisal from Christian Santana so both parties are fully aware of the true market value of their home, regardless of the circumstances. If the parties want 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 gotten a fair evaluation. Determine a fair and accurate valuation for estate liquidationThe loss of a loved one is a painful time in life, and settling an estate from a death, or probate, often requires 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, ensuring the utmost degree of discretion. Unlike wealthier individuals, most Americans do not have dedicated estate planners or executors to handle these issues. A home or other property often makes up a disproportionate 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 walk away knowing they've received a fair deal. Move to or from Orange County through an employee relocation programWe understand 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. We encourage relocating employees to provide remarks on the positive characteristics of their property, as well as information regarding any current sales or listings in their area that they want considered during our detailed inspection. Sell your home quickly — at an accurate priceA professional appraisal can help you make a more informed decision when determining your selling price, whether you want to sell your home on your own or with the help of a real estate agent. An appraiser has no vested interest in what price the house sells for, unlike real estate agents. Our fees depend on our efforts to complete the appraisal report and and aren't related to the sales price. On a daily basis, we examine the difference in value things like an additional bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make. And we're experts in knowing how long housesare on the market. So, seeking a professional appraisal is a trusted way to decide what improvements will add value and what a suitable 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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