Need an appraisal in West Columbia or Lexington County?

Here are the top seven reasons why SC homeowners call on A. M. Appraisals:

1. Pre-listing appraisals (whether they're selling the home themselves or using an agent)
2. Challenge a property tax assessment
3. Remove PMI to reduce their monthly mortgage payment
4. To reinstate your Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)
5. To review another appraiser's report for verification
6. If property needs to be divided because of a divorce
7. To determine the true market value of real estate in question to settle an estate in SC

At A. M. Appraisals, we understand the unique needs of a customer in need of appraisal services. While our usual business clients understand the appraisal process and standard reporting formats, you as a consumer will get extra service in the form of an explanation of the process and even special consumer-friendly reporting forms if the assignment allows for them.

Pre-listing Services/For Sale By Owner

It's very hard to be objective about your home because you most likely have an emotional attachment to 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 selling price so your property will attract interested buyers. The appraisal is something concrete to show your buyer. It's an independent third party's opinion of your property's value, and not just you saying how much you think your house is worth. Potential buyers assume you have an emotional attachment to your home and will be far more likely to give credibility to an experienced appraiser's value estimation than yours.

Challenge Lexington county's assessment of your property

If you live in an area that is declining or not appreciating as much as other homes close to yours, your local tax assessor may have your home overvalued. That only means you're probably paying more taxes than you should. Since your property assessment may likely go up again in the next period, the quicker you take care of a matter like this, the better off you'll be. When contesting your property tax assessment, getting an appraisal report from A. M. Appraisals is your strongest weapon.

Do You Need Field and Desktop Appraisal Review Services?

Do you need a professional to double-check your appraisal for preciseness, or do you desire a second opinion without the cost and delay of waiting for a whole new appraisal? In a field review we will go out and check the subject and comparables. If you need it in a rush, 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. While typically requested by banks, you may wish to utilize this service if you suspect mortgage fraud related to your house.