Hunt Appraisal Service in Natchez do appraisals for diverse purposes

Thousands of people in Mississippi purchase, sell or refinance their home every year. Many of these transactions involve a simple line item for an appraisal. Almost all lenders still call in a local expert because the stakes are very high, even though there are an increasing number of automated home valuation systems that might seem more cost-effective than an appraisal. You might believe that getting a mortgage is the only reason to get an appraisal, but there are more times when the services of a certified, independent real estate professional could be beneficial.


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Let Hunt Appraisal Service help you dispute your tax assessment in Adams County

It's likely you're paying too much in property taxes if you live in an area where property values have depreciated. Ad Valorem taxes are based upon a past assessment of your house, so if values are less than what they used to be in your area, you can appeal your assessment and save money. When building your case, an appraisal from Hunt Appraisal Service is your best evidence. We're capable of assisting you in disputing your tax assessment.

Hunt Appraisal Service can help you do away with PMI to lower your mortgage payment

When the amount being loaned to the home buyer is more than 80% of the actual value of the home, most lenders ask buyers to buy an extra insurance plan. That policy is Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI. This additional payment is often lumped into the monthly mortgage payment and is quickly forgotten. This is unfavorable because PMI isn't necessary when the leftover balance of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - dips below the 80% mark. In fact, the United States Congress implemented a law in 1998 (the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998) that requires lenders to eliminate the PMI installments when the loan-to-value ratio conditions have been met.

Hunt Appraisal Service will produce a statement regarding the value of your home, and the cost of the appraisal can generally be recovered in a short amount of time because you'll no longer be paying the PMI.

Settling a divorce with less stress with an appraisal from Hunt Appraisal Service

A divorce is often complicated by the burdensome decision of who gets the property, and it can be an especially heartbreaking occurrence for both parties. So both parties are completely aware of the true market value of their property, it's a good idea to get an appraisal from Hunt Appraisal Service, regardless of the circumstances.

If the parties want to sell the home, they'll have a better idea 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 assessment.

Fair and accurate estate liquidation with Hunt Appraisal ServiceSettling an estate

The loss of a loved one is a difficult 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, guaranteeing the utmost degree of discretion.

Most Americans do not have dedicated estate planners or executors to handle these matters, unlike wealthy individuals. And since a home or other property often makes up a disproportionate share of the total estate value, understanding the true value of the real estate at hand is of significant importance to ensuring disputing parties walk away knowing they've received a fair deal.

Hunt Appraisal Service can help you with relocating to or from Adams County

We are familiar with the headaches associated with an employee relocation. That's why we take great care in setting up an accommodating appointment time for the appraisal inspection. We encourage relocating employees to provide input on the positive characteristics of their property, as well as information regarding any current sales or listings in their neighborhood that they want considered during our intensive process.

Sell your home quickly at the right price with an appraisal from Hunt Appraisal Service

Whether you choose to sell your home on your own or use the assistance of a real estate agent, a professional appraisal can help you make a more informed decision when determining your asking price. An appraiser has no vested interest in what price the house sells for, which is different than the interest of real estate agents. Our fees are based on our efforts to finish the appraisal report and and aren't related to the sales price.

On a daily basis, we determine the difference in value items like an additional bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make. Obtaining a professional appraisal is a reliable 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 properties are one the market.