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Reasons someone would use the services of Mike Tyree

Thousands of people in West Virginia purchase, sell or refinance their home each month. Many of these transactions contain a simple line item for an appraisal. Nearly all lenders still want a local expert because the stakes are so high, even though there are a growing number of automated home valuation methods that might appear more prudent than an appraisal. But is getting a mortgage the only basis for getting an appraisal? Are there more cases when the services of a licensed, independent real estate professional could be beneficial? You bet.

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Let Mike Tyree help you challenge your tax assessment in Raleigh 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. When building your case, an appraisal from Mike Tyree is your best evidence. At Mike Tyree,we can assist you in disputing your tax assessment.

Mike Tyree can help you eliminate PMI to lower your mortgage payment

Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI, is an extra insurance policy that most lenders ask home buyers to purchase when the amount being loaned to the buyer is more than 80% of the actual value of the property. Most often, this additional payment is bundled into the monthly mortgage payment and is promptly forgotten. PMI is unnecessary when the leftover balance of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - falls below the 80% level, making this very unfavorable. In fact, the United States Congress implemented a law in 1998 (the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998) requiring lenders to do away with the PMI payments when the loan-to-value ratio conditions have been met.

If you'd like to get rid of PMI, Mike Tyree will provide you with a statement regarding the value of your home. The price you paid for the appraisal can often be regained in little time because you'll no longer be paying the PMI.

Settling a divorce with less stress

A divorce can be a very traumatic event for both parties, and it is often more complicated by the troublesome decision of who maintains the property. So both parties are entirely aware of the true market value of their home, it's a good idea to order an appraisal from Mike Tyree, regardless of the situation.

The parties will have a better idea of what price to set, if they wish to sell the home. And if a "buyout" is the chosen option, both parties will feel like they've received a fair assessment.

Trustworthy estate liquidation

The loss of a loved one is a hard time in life, and settling an estate from a death, or probate, often calls for an appraisal to establish Market Value for the residential property involved. We guarantee the highest degree of discretion, as we're bound with confidentiality by the ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

Most Americans don't have dedicated estate planners or executors to manage these issues, unlike many wealthy individuals. A home or other property often makes up a disproportionate share of the total estate value, so knowing 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.

Relocating to or from Raleigh County?

We are familiar with the stress 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 feedback on the positive aspects of their property, as well as information regarding any new sales or listings in their area that they want considered during our thorough process.

Let Mike Tyree help you sell your home quickly at the right price

A professional appraisal will help you make a better educated decision when determining your selling price, whether you decide to sell your home on your own or with the help of a real estate agent. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike real estate agents. Our fees depend on our efforts to complete the appraisal report and and aren't related to the sales price.

On a daily basis, we analyze the difference in value things like an additional bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make. And we're experts in knowing how long houses are on the market. So, seeking a professional appraisal is a trusted way to determine 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.