Appraisal Types
Granite Appraisal Group is a full-service Appraisal company, here are some of the services we provide: Please contact us for more information about our fees and current turn-around times.
Why Hire a Technically Advanced Appraiser?
As a seasoned Real Estate Appraiser, I have noticed a marked shift in the way the industry operates, largely due to advances in technology. This transformation has revolutionized our sector, propelling it into a new era of efficiency and accuracy. Here’s how you can benefit from partnering with a technologically-savvy appraisal service like ours. At …
How to Prepare for an Appraisal
As an experienced real estate appraiser, I understand that a real estate appraisal often serves as the keystone of home buying or selling, facilitating transactions among buyers, sellers, real estate agents, and mortgage lenders. Before my arrival as your appraiser, it’s crucial to remember that by law, an appraiser must hold a state license to …
On the Front Lines Against Mortgage Fraud
Mortgage fraud has made headlines locally and nationally. Most of the time, mortgage fraud involves identity theft or fraud — making a borrower appear to be somebody else, with a better job, more income or fewer debts. Somebody more creditworthy. But some mortgage fraud involves a broker or loan officer telling the mortgagee — the …
Do NOT “Overprice” Your Home or Commercial Real Estate.
As a seasoned real estate appraiser, I can’t stress enough the importance of pricing your home or commercial property appropriately. Assigning a realistic selling price not only makes your property more appealing to potential buyers, but a professional appraisal can also prove invaluable during the negotiation phase once you’ve caught the interest of a potential …
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For-Sale-By-Owner (FSBO)
As a professional real estate appraiser, I understand the need homeowners have for detailed appraisals or meticulous appraisal reviews. The reasons vary widely, including mortgage refinancing, home equity loans, pre-listing services, and PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) removal. When you commission an appraisal or review from our business, you’re guaranteed top-tier professional service, courtesy, and a …
Home Seller Services
As a professional real estate appraiser, I understand the need homeowners have for detailed appraisals or meticulous appraisal reviews. The reasons vary widely, including mortgage refinancing, home equity loans, pre-listing services, and PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) removal. When you commission an appraisal or review from our business, you’re guaranteed top-tier professional service, courtesy, and a …
Homeowner Appraisal Services
As a professional real estate appraiser, I understand the need homeowners have for detailed appraisals or meticulous appraisal reviews. The reasons vary widely, including mortgage refinancing, home equity loans, pre-listing services, and PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) removal. When you commission an appraisal or review from our business, you’re guaranteed top-tier professional service, courtesy, and a …
Home Buyer Checklist
The Home Buyer Checklist identifies some of the important factors to consider when choosing a home. In addition to an affordable sales price, you will also want to be sure that the neighborhood and house meet the needs of your family. Take this checklist along when you go shopping for your house. It will help …
Appraiser Ethics
As a seasoned real estate appraiser, it’s vital to remind you that appraisal is not merely a job – it’s a profession, and we, appraisers, are professionals. Bound by an ethical framework, our conduct within this field is held to the highest standards. The cornerstone of an appraiser’s work is their responsibility to the client. …