Why get an Appraisal

Obtaining a loan is the most common reason for ordering an Appraisal, however there are other reasons to get one:

• Contesting high property taxes
• Establishing the replacement cost for insurance purposes
• Divorce settlement
• Estate settlement
• Negotiating tool in real estate transactions
• Determining a reasonable price when selling real estate
• Protecting your rights in an eminent domain case
• A government agency requirement
• A lawsuit