Reasons to choose an appraisal from Race Appraisal Services, LLC

Every year, thousands of people in Massachusetts purchase, sell or refinance their home. Most of these transactions contain a simple line item for an appraisal. And while there are a budding number of automated home valuation methods that might seem cheaper than an appraisal, the majority of lenders still need a local expert because the stakes are very high. You might believe that securing a mortgage is the only reason you should get an appraisal, but there are other cases when the services of a licensed, independent real estate professional could be beneficial.

Get a fair valuation on a home take make a divorce settlement less stressful

A divorce can be an especially daunting ordeal for both parties, and it is often further complicated by the difficult decision of who gets the house. It's a good idea to order an appraisal from Race Appraisal Services, LLC so both parties are entirely aware of the true market value of their home, regardless of the situation.

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

Fair and accurate estate liquidation

The loss of a loved one is a difficult time in life, and settling an estate from a death, or probate, often calls for an appraisal to establish Fair Market Value for the real estate involved. We guarantee the utmost degree of discretion, as we're bound with confidentiality by the ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

Unlike wealthy individuals, most Americans don't have dedicated estate planners or executors to take care of these matters. A home or other property often makes up a disproportionate share of the total estate value, so understanding the true value of the real estate at hand is of significant importance to ensuring disputing parties walk away knowing they've received an honest deal.

Move to or from Hampden County through an employee relocation program

Employee relocation is a stressful event, and we understand. That being said, we take great care in organizing a convenient appointment time for the appraisal inspection. We encourage relocating employees to provide remarks on the positive features of their property, as well as information regarding any current sales or listings in their neighborhood that they want considered during our intensive inspection.

Close on your home promptly — at an accurate price

Whether you want to sell your home on your own or with the help of a real estate agent, a professional appraisal will help you make a more informed decision when determining your asking price. Unlike a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what price the house sells for. Our fees rest on our efforts to finish the appraisal report and not a percentage of the sales price.

We determine the difference in value things like an extra bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make on a daily basis. Obtaining a professional appraisal is a trusted way to decide what improvements will add value and what a suitable 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 houses are one the market.