Our Service
We provide appraisals for major lenders to facilitate primary and secondary mortgages and borrower refinancing. AREA is approved for FHA appraisals. We also provide private appraisals for:
Estate Settlements
to establish the fair market value of a property. We are well versed in the procedures and requirements necessary to perform a retrospectve appraisal with an effective date opinion of value matching the date of death. AREA is bound by the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) to ensure discretion and confidentiality.
Divorce Settlements
require a well-supported, professional appraisal that is defensible in court. We know how to handle the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. The attorneys and accountants involved rely on appraisals when determining property values for divorces, and we understand their requirements and are professional in working with all parties involved.
Tax Appeals
usually require a full appraisal for the tax appeal board. AREA is experienced in providing a professional report that both the client and the board can understand. Within a brief conversation we can typically determine whether the benefits of pursuing an appeal outweigh the costs.