Home Owners: As a home owner, you are less likely to buy/sell property on a regular basis. However, a home appraisal is still important to have because the value of your home can be used as collateral or leverage in relation to other aspects of your life. For example, we recommend a home valuation when you:

• are ready to buy/sell a house,
• wish to cancel PMI (Private Mortgage insurance),
• want to appeal property taxes assessment,
• start estate planning or estate settlements,
• enter divorce, bankruptcy, or foreclosure,
• use the house as collateral for bail bonds,
• and more.

Realtors: In addition to investors and home owners, a third class of people who need a San Diego real estate appraiser are real estate agents or realtors. To better represent clients buying or selling a home, it is necessary to know the value of a home before you enter the market. Having a solid understanding of what a property is truly worth allows you to command your price with confidence. Consequently, a pre-list appraisal allows you to:

• demonstrate that you are serious realtor who is prepared for the job in advance,
• advise the seller or buyer on a reasonable and appropriate asking price,
• have the information necessary to succeed in negotiations and rebuttals, and
• be primed and ready in case of VA Tidewater Initiative.