Homeowners need appraisals or appraisal review services for a variety of reasons, such as pre-listing services (determining the best listing/sales price), PMI removal and property tax reductions. When you order an appraisal or review from us, you can rest assured that you will get the best in professional service, courtesy, and quality.

Appraisals for Property Tax Reductions

Recently, property values have been decreasing in most areas of Southern California. Homeowners who purchased their homes at the height of the market are finding that their current property value is less than the value assessed by the Tax Assessors Office. If you find yourself in this situation, you may want to consider challenging your tax bill. To do so, you will need the help of an expert Real Estate Appraiser. At Coast Appraisal, Inc., we can help you through the process.

For-Sale-By-Owner (FSBO) / Pre-Listing Services

It's very hard to be objective about your own home because of your emotional attachment to it. A Professional Appraiser is objective and will tell you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear. In addition to helping you set a realistic selling price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal is very valuable as a negotiating tool once you have a potential buyer. It gives you something concrete to show your buyer. It's an independent third party's opinion of your home's value, and not just you saying how much your home is worth. Potential buyers know you have an emotional attachment to your home and will be far more likely to give credibility to a professional appraiser's value opinion than yours.

PMI Removal Appraisals

A popular money saver for homeowners in the last few years is to get the PMI removed from their mortgage loan, thus saving them money on their monthly payments. PMI stands for "Private Mortgage Insurance". Once your mortgage loan amount is down below 80% of the value of your home, in most cases you can apply to the lender to have the PMI removed from your loan, which will make your monthly payments go down. We are experienced in helping folks just like you rid themselves of unneeded and unwanted PMI insurance.

Field and Desktop Appraisal Review Services

Have you just received a copy of your appraisal and you'd like to have a professional "double-check" it for accuracy or do you need a second opinion without the expense and delay of waiting for a whole new appraisal?