Real estate appraisal services for homeowners in the city of West Columbia and Lexington County

Here are the top 7 reasons why SC homeowners need A. M. Appraisals:

1. Pre-listing appraisals (whether they're selling the home on their own or using an agent)
2. Challenge property tax assessments
3. To lower your monthly mortgage payment by removing PMI
4. To reinstate their Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)
5. Review another appraiser's report for verification
6. In the case of a SC divorce, when real estate needs to be divided
7. To settle an estate in Lexington county or SC by determining the true market value of property in question

At A. M. Appraisals, we understand the individual needs of a consumer in need of appraisal services. Our typical business clients understand the appraisal process and the customary reporting formats. But as a general consumer,you can expect extra guidance and explanations through the appraisal process to more clearly understand what we do and how we document our findings.

For Sale By Owner (FSBO)/Pre-Listing Services

Since you have an emotional attachment to your own house, it's often very hard to be objective about it. The professional appraisers at A. M. Appraisals will tell you what you need to know -- not just what you want to hear. We are objective. A professional appraisal is very valuable as a negotiating tool once you have a likely buyer, in addition to helping you set a realistic price to sell at so your property will attract many interested buyers. It's something concrete to show your buyer. It's an independent third party's opinion of your home's price, and not just how much you think your house is worth. Potential buyers know you have an emotional attachment to your home and will be more likely to give credibility to an expert appraiser's value judgement than yours.

Challenge a property tax assessment

Your local tax assessor may have your house overvalued if your house not appreciating as much as other properties nearby. This only means you're going to pay higher taxes than you should be paying. The earlier you take care of a matter like this, the better off you'll be, since your property assessment may likely go up again in the next period. When challenging your property tax assessment, getting an appraisal from A. M. Appraisals is your best weapon.

Field and Desktop Appraisal Review Services

Have you just accepted a copy of your appraisal and you would prefer to have a professional double-check it for accuracy or do you desire a second opinion without the charge and delay of waiting for a whole new appraisal? In a field review we'll go out and check the subject and comps in question. If you're in a hurry, we'll provide you with a desk review and verify as many facts as we can using online data sources as well as our own files.

Do you need a retrospective review of an appraisal report? A. M. Appraisals can We can assist you. Even though this is typically requested by banks, you may want to take advantage of this service if you suspect mortgage fraud related to your property.