Sound Appraisal Services, Inc. offers a full range of Residential Appraisal products. Click on the product below for a brief summary of how we can meet your current appraisal needs.
Sound Appraisal Services, Inc is approved with all major national Mortgage Lenders as well as working with local Banks and Credit Unions. We are approved with numerous Appraisal Management Companies (AMC's) and are accustomed to meeting the exacting standards our clients require, minimizing unnecessary delays due to errors and underwriting conditions. We are FHA approved and are fully compliant with the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) standards which were mandated in September 2011. When ordering an appraisal for a mortgage loan you can be assured we will work to meet and exceed your expectations.
When one finds themselves in the middle of a divorce or the death of a loved one, an appraisal is only one of many issues that require time and attention. Often, the process can become overwhelming. We understand the difficulties associated with such circumstances and will make every effort to make the appraisal process as simple and worry free as possible. We can also work directly with your attorney or financial planner at your request in order to leave you free to concern yourself with more important matters.
Private Mortgage Insurance is typically required when the loan to value ratio of your home fails to meet the lender mandated threshold. Often, this additional expense can cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars a year. We recommend you contact your Mortgage Lender directly to see if this may be an option for you. If so, contact us directly so we can help you eliminate this cost.
As market values have fluctuated, County Tax Assessors have struggled to maintain accurate tax assessments, causing many homeowners to pay more property tax than is actually appropriate. Most County Assessors' Offices allow the protest of your valuation within a certain period in which you are allowed to provide evidence that your home may be overvalued. One of the best and most definitive ways to dispute your recent Tax Assessment is providing your Assessor's Office with a recent, unbiased, appraisal of your residence.
Many homeowners have seen their home equity shrink in the past few years. One of the ways to increase the market value and home equity of your residence is by remodeling or updating certain elements. However, home improvements are often costly and may fail to give the return in value or equity you anticipated. Let us provide you with a clear analysis of your proposed projects before you spend your valuable assets unnecessarily.
