Let Gus Glascock Company, LLC handle your appraisal

To many, an appraisal just looks like one more thing in the long list of items for a mortgage or refinance. And while there are a growing number of automated home valuation methods that might appear less expensive than an appraisal, the majority of lenders still call in a local expert because the stakes are very high. You might assume that securing a mortgage is the only reason you should get an appraisal, but there are more instances when the services of a certified, independent real estate professional could come in handy.


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Let Gus Glascock Company, LLC help you dispute your tax assessment in Hamilton County

It's probable you're paying too much in property taxes if you reside in an area where property values have declined. Property taxes are based upon a previous assessment of your real estate, so if values have declined in your area, you can appeal your assessment and save money. When building your case, an appraisal from Gus Glascock Company, LLC is your best evidence. At Gus Glascock Company, LLC, we're qualified to assist you in disputing your tax assessment.

PMI removal will lower your mortgage payment

Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI, is an additional insurance plan that many lenders ask home buyers to purchase when the amount being loaned to the home owner is more than 80% of the actual value of the real estate. Most often, this additional payment is lumped into the monthly mortgage payment and is soon forgotten. PMI becomes unnecessary when the remainder of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - dips below the 80% mark, making this very unfortunate. In fact, the United States Congress passed 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 do away with PMI, Gus Glascock Company, LLC can give you a statement regarding the value of your home. The cost of the appraisal can often be regained in just a few months because you'll no longer be paying the PMI.

Settling a divorce with less stress with an appraisal from Gus Glascock Company, LLC

A divorce is an especially heartbreaking experience for the parties involved, and it is often more complicated by the hard decision of who keeps the property. Regardless of the circumstances, it's prudent to order an appraisal from Gus Glascock Company, LLC so both parties are fully aware of the true market value of their property.

If the parties need to sell the home, they'll have a a good idea of what price to set. And if a "buyout" is the chosen option, both parties will feel like they've gotten a fair assessment.

Accurate and fair estate liquidation

The loss of a loved one is a hard time in life, and settling an estate from a death, or probate, often entails an appraisal to establish Market Value for the residential property involved. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, guaranteeing the utmost degree of discretion.

Most Americans do not have dedicated estate planners or executors to take care of these matters, 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 vital importance to ensuring disputing parties leave knowing they've received an honest deal.

Gus Glascock Company, LLC can assist you in relocating to or from Hamilton County

Employee relocation can be a stressful event, and we understand. That being said, we take great care in establishing a convenient appointment time for the appraisal inspection. We encourage relocating employees to provide remarks on the positive attributes of their property, along with information regarding any current sales or listings in their area that they want considered during our thorough process.

Don't sell out short or keep your home on the market too long.

A professional appraisal will help you make a better educated decision regarding your asking price, whether you choose to sell your home on your own or use the assistance of a real estate agent. Unlike a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what price the house sells for. Our fees depend on our efforts to complete the appraisal report and not a percentage of the sales price.

We determine the difference in value items like an additional bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make on a daily basis. Seeking a professional appraisal is a reliable way to decide what improvements will add value and what an applicable sales price is for your home - so you don't come up short or have your house on the market an unnecessarily long time - because we're experts in knowing how long homes are one the market.