Attention homeowners: Real estate appraisal services for in Narberth and Montgomery County

Here are the top reasons PA homeowners order from H.M. Hoffman & Company:

1. To get a pre-listing appraisal (whether they're selling the home on their own or using an agent)
2. Challenge property tax assessments
3. To reduce your mortgage payments by removing PMI
4. To reinstate your Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)
5. To review a different appraiser's report for verification
6. In the case of a PA divorce, where property needs to be divided
7. Determine the true market value of real estate in question to settle an estate

At H.M. Hoffman & Company, we understand the individual needs of a consumer in need of appraisal services. While our usual business clients understand the appraisal process and standard reporting formats, you as a consumer will get an extra level of customer service in the form of an explanation of the process and even special consumer-friendly reporting forms if the assignment allows for them.

Pre-listing Services/For Sale By Owner

Since you have an emotional attachment to your house, it's often very hard to be objective about it. Our professional appraisers at H.M. Hoffman & Company are objective. We won't just tell you what you want to hear, we'll tell you what you need to know. A professional appraisal is a crucial negotiating tool once you have an attainable buyer, in addition to helping you set a realistic selling price so your property will attract interested buyers. It gives you something tangible to show the buyer. It's an independent third party's opinion of your property's price, and not just how much your home is worth. Potential buyers assume that you have an emotional attachment to your home and will be much more likely to give credibility to an experienced appraiser's value judgement than yours.

Challenging property tax assessments

If you live in a local area that is declining or not appreciating as much as other homes close by, your local tax assessor may have your home overvalued. This only means you're probably paying higher taxes than you should be paying. The sooner you take care of things like this, the better, since your property assessment may likely go up again in the next period. When contesting your property tax assessment, getting an expert appraisal from H.M. Hoffman & Company is your perfect weapon.

Field and Desktop Appraisal Review Services

Would you prefer a second opinion without the added expense and delay of waiting for a whole new appraisal? Or do you desire a professional to double-check your appraisal for precision? In a field review we will go out and check the subject and comparables. If you need it in a rush, we'll provide desk review and verify as many facts as we can using online data sources as well as our own files.

We can also provide a retrospective review of any appraisal report you may have had in the past. Even though this is typically requested by banks, you may desire to use this service if you suspect mortgage fraud related to your property.