Let True South Appraisals, LLC serve your appraisal needsEach year, thousands of people in South Carolina purchase, sell or refinance their home. A lot of these transactions include a simple line item for an appraisal. And while there are a growing number of automated home valuation processes that might appear less expensive than an appraisal, nearly all lenders still call for a local expert because the stakes are so high. You might assume that getting a mortgage is the only reason to acquire an appraisal, but there are additional instances when the services of a licensed, independent real estate professional could be beneficial. 
Dispute your tax assessment in Greenville CountyIf you reside in an area where property values have depreciated, it's possible you're paying too much in property taxes. An appraisal from True South Appraisals, LLC is your best evidence when building your case. At True South Appraisals, LLC, we're capable of assisting you in challenging your tax assessment. Eliminate PMI to lower your mortgage paymentWhen the amount being loaned to the homeowneris more than 80% of the actual value of the real estate, nearly all lenders ask home owners to take out this supplemental insurance plan. That policy is Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI. This added payment is often folded into the monthly mortgage payment and is soon forgotten. This is bad because PMI is unnecessary when the remaining balance of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - dips below the 80% level. In fact, the United States Congress invoked a law in 1998 (the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998) requiring lenders to dismiss the PMI payments when the loan-to-value ratio conditions have been met. If you'd like to eliminate PMI, True South Appraisals, LLC can give you a statement regarding the value of your home. The expense of the appraisal can often be regained in just a few months because you'll no longer be paying the PMI. Order an appraisal from True South Appraisals, LLC Order onlineDivorce settlement with fewer hang-upsA divorce is often complicated by the difficult decision of who gets the house, and it can be an especially horrible event for both parties. So both parties are entirely aware of the true market value of their property, it's a good idea to order an appraisal from True South Appraisals, LLC, regardless of the situation. If the parties want to sell the home, they'll have a a good idea of what price to set. And if a "buyout" is the chosen option, both parties will feel like they've received a fair assessment. Fair and accurate estate liquidationThe loss 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 Fair Market Value for the residential property involved. We ensure the fullest degree of discretion, as we're bound with confidentiality by the ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Most Americans don't have dedicated estate planners or executors to take care of these matters, unlike many wealthy individuals. And since a home or other property often makes up an unequal share of the total estate value, understanding the true worth of the real estate at hand is of vital importance to ensuring disputing parties leave knowing they've gotten an honest deal. Move to or from Greenville County through an employee relocation programEmployee relocation is a stressful event, and we understand. We take great care in setting up a convenient appointment time for the appraisal inspection. During our detailed inspection, we suggest relocating employees to provide input on the positive features of their property, along with information about any recent sales or listings in their neighborhood that they want considered. Sell your home promptly — at an accurate priceWhether you want to sell your home on your own or with the help of a real estate agent, a professional appraisal will 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, apart from real estate agents. Our fees aren't related to the sales price, but rather they are calculated on our efforts to finish the appraisal report. We examine the difference in value items like an extra 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 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 homes are one the market. 
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