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Appraisal services for Vancouver and Clark County homeowners

Check out the top seven reasons why Washington homeowners order from Miller Appraisal Services, LLC:

  1. To get a pre-listing appraisal (whether they're selling the home on their own or using an agent)
  2. Challenge property tax assessments
  3. Remove PMI to lower your monthly mortgage payment
  4. To reinstate your Home Equity Line of Credit (or HELOC)
  5. Review another appraiser's report for verification
  6. In the case of a divorce in the state of Washington, where real estate property needs to be divided
  7. To determine the true market value of real estate to settle an estate in Clark county or Washington
Own a house in or near Vancouver, Washington and need help deciding the price of it? Contact Miller Appraisal Services, LLC.

We at Miller Appraisal Services, LLC understand the unique needs of a homeowner seeking appraisal services. While our typical business clients understand the appraisal process and standard reporting formats, you as a consumer will get an extra level of customer 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 (FSBO)

Since you have an emotional attachment to your own house, it's often very hard to be objective about it. The professional appraisers at Miller Appraisal Services, LLC will tell you what you need to know -- not just what you want to hear. We are objective. A professional appraisal is a very important negotiating tool once you have an attainable buyer, in addition to helping you set a realistic selling price so your property will attract buyers. It gives you something concrete to show your buyer. It's an independent third party's opinion of your property's value, and not just how much you think your house is worth. Interested buyers know that you have an emotional attachment to your home and will be far more likely to give credibility to a qualified appraiser's value opinion than yours.

Challenging property tax assessments

Your local tax assessor may have your home overvalued if you live in a local area that's declining. That only means you are 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. Getting an appraisal report from Miller Appraisal Services, LLC is your #1 weapon when challenging your property tax assessment.

PMI Removal Appraisals

A fashionable way to save money for homeowners is to get the PMI eliminated from their mortgage loan, thus saving them money on their monthly payments. PMI stands for "Private Mortgage Insurance". Once your mortgage loan is less than 80% of the value of your property, in most cases you can apply to your lender to have the PMI canceled from your loan, which will make your monthly payments go down. We're qualified in helping folks just like you get rid of unneeded and unwanted PMI insurance.

Recently got a freeze to your HELOC?

If your house is in or near a declining area, your lender just might make the decision to automatically freeze your home equity line of credit (HELOC) - even if your specific property has not declined in value. This can be damaging to your credit score since it may appear as though that credit line is maxed out, and also annoying from a cash flow standpoint. An expert appraisal from Miller Appraisal Services, LLC can help you reinstate your HELOC.

We Also Provide Field and Desktop Appraisal Review Services

Would you prefer a second opinion without the charge and delay of waiting for a whole new appraisal? Or do you need a professional to double-check your appraisal for verity? An appraiser from Miller Appraisal Services, LLC can go out and check the subject and comparables in question in a field review. If you need it immediately, 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? Miller Appraisal Services, LLC can help you with that. While typically requested by banks, you may desire to exercise this service if you suspect mortgage fraud related to your home.