Getting an appraisal from Starr Appraisal Services, LLC.

Thousands of people in Pennsylvania buy, sell or refinance their home each month. A lot of these transactions involve a simple line item for an appraisal. And even though there are a developing number of automated home valuation systems that may appear less expensive than an appraisal, practically all lenders still want a local expert because the stakes are incredibly high. You might think that obtaining a mortgage is the only reason you should get an appraisal, but there are more times when the services of a licensed, independent real estate professional could come in handy.


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Appeal your tax assessment in Blair County

If you live in an area where the value of property has declined, it's possible you're paying too much in property taxes. An appraisal from Starr Appraisal Services, LLC. is your best evidence when building your case. At Starr Appraisal Services, LLC. , we're capable of assisting you in appealing your tax assessment.

Let Starr Appraisal Services, LLC. help you do away with PMI to lower your mortgage payment

When the amount being loaned to the homeowner is more than 80% of the actual value of the home, almost all lenders ask buyers to buy an added insurance plan. That policy is Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI. Seeing that extra payment is usually lumped into the monthly mortgage payment, it is often forgotten. PMI is no longer required when the remaining balance of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - falls below the 80% level, making this very unfavorable. In fact, the Homeowners Protection Act (HPA) of 1998 was approved by the United States Congress requiring lenders to remove the PMI installments when the balance is paid down to 78% of the original value.

Starr Appraisal Services, LLC. can produce a statement regarding the value of your home, and the price you paid for the home valuation can often be regained in a short amount of time because you'll no longer be paying the PMI.

An appraisal from Starr Appraisal Services, LLC. will help you settle a divorce with less stress

A divorce is often complicated by the challenging decision of who keeps the home, and it can be a very traumatic ordeal for both parties. It's a good idea to get an appraisal from Starr Appraisal Services, LLC. so both parties are fully aware of the true market value of their property, regardless of the situation.

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

Settling an estate with peace of mind

Losing 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 utmost degree of discretion, as we're bound with confidentiality by the ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

Most Americans do not have dedicated estate planners or executors to manage these matters, unlike wealthier individuals. A home or other property often makes up an uneven share of the total estate value, so knowing 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.

Starr Appraisal Services, LLC. can help you with relocating to or from Blair County

We understand the headaches involved with an employee relocation. That being said, we take great care in establishing a convenient appointment time for the appraisal inspection. We encourage relocating employees to provide input on the positive attributes of their property, as well as information about any current sales or listings in their neighborhood that they want considered during our detailed process.

Selling your home quickly at the right price with an appraisal from Starr Appraisal Services, LLC.

Whether you choose 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, which is different than the interest of real estate agents. Our fees aren't related to the sales price, but rather they depend on our efforts to complete the appraisal.

We examine the difference in value things like an extra bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make on a daily basis. Getting a professional appraisal is a trusted way to decide what improvements will add value and what an appropriate 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 stay on the market.