Appraisal Services For Homeowners
When you need to understand your home’s value, having the right type of appraisal makes the process easier. I offer several private appraisal services designed for homeowners who want clear answers, reliable numbers, and confidence in their next step. Below are the main services I provide, each with a full page explaining what to expect.
Pre-Listing & FSBO Appraisals
A pre-listing appraisal helps you price your home with confidence before you go on the market. It gives you an unbiased value, shows how your home compares to recent sales, and helps you avoid pricing mistakes. This is especially helpful when selling FSBO.
Cash-Purchase Appraisals
Buying with cash means no lender is requiring an appraisal to protect you — so it’s important to arrange one yourself. I provide an independent, market-supported value so you know exactly what the home is worth before you close. It’s one of the smartest steps a cash buyer can take.
Divorce Appraisals
Dividing real estate during a divorce requires a neutral, court-defensible value that both parties and their attorneys can rely on. I provide current market value appraisals as well as date-specific retrospective appraisals when value needs to be established as of a past date. Every report is handled with professionalism and discretion.
Estate Appraisals
Settling an estate often requires a certified appraisal for tax filings, asset distribution, or court documentation. I provide both current value and date-of-death appraisals that meet the standards attorneys, CPAs, and the IRS require. My goal is to make a difficult time a little easier by giving families the clarity they need.
Probate Appraisal Support
Many probate cases require a formal appraisal before the court can approve the distribution or sale of property. I produce well-documented, court-ready reports that meet Alabama probate requirements. If you’re working under a deadline, let me know upfront and I’ll do my best to accommodate it.
Property Tax Appeal Appraisals
If your tax assessment seems higher than what your home would actually sell for, a professional appraisal is one of the strongest tools you can bring to the Board of Equalization. I analyze your home, recent comparable sales, and your current assessment to determine whether a lower value is supported — and if it is, I give you the documentation to make a credible case.
PMI-Removal Appraisals
Once you have enough equity in your home, you may be able to have PMI removed — and a current appraisal is often the key step in proving that equity to your lender. If your home has appreciated or you’ve made improvements, you may be closer to that 80% threshold than you think. I provide accurate, lender-ready valuations to help you get there.