Attention homeowners in Valparaiso and Porter County: Get an Appraisal today!

Check out the top seven reasons IN homeowners order from Forney Appraisal Services, Inc.:

To get a pre-listing appraisal (whether they're selling the home on their own or using an agent)
Challenge a property tax assessment
To lower their mortgage payments by removing PMI
Reinstate your Home Equity Line of Credit (or HELOC)
Review a different appraiser's report for verification
In the case of a IN divorce, when real estate property needs to be divided
To determine the true market value of real estate in question to settle an estate

Need help determining the price of your house in or near Valparaiso, IN?
Contact Forney Appraisal Services, Inc..

At Forney Appraisal Services, Inc., we understand the special needs of a homeowner after appraisal services. Our usual business clients understand the appraisal process and the usual "products" we deliver to them. Being a regular consumer that most likely doesn't see an appraisal on a regular basis,we will give you extra guidance and explanations through the appraisal process to understand what we do and how we present our findings.

For-Sale-By-Owner (FSBO) / Pre-Listing Services

It's very hard to be objective about your own house because you probably have an emotional attachment to it. A professional appraiser is objective and will tell you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear. In addition to helping you set a realistic price to sell at so your property will attract many interested buyers, a professional appraisal is very crucial as a negotiating tool once you have a likely buyer. It's something concrete to show your buyer. It's an independent third party's opinion of your home's price, and not just you saying how much you think your home is worth. Potential buyers know that you have an emotional attachment to your home and will be far more likely to give credibility to a seasoned appraiser's value opinion than yours.

Need to cancel PMI?

Getting the PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) eliminated from your mortgage loan is a fashionable way to save money for homeowners. Once your mortgage loan amount is down below 80% of the value of your property, in most cases you can apply to your lender to have the PMI removed from your loan, which will make your monthly payments go down. At Forney Appraisal Services, Inc., we're experienced in helping folks just like you get rid of unneeded PMI insurance.

Challenging a property tax assessment

Your local tax assessor may have your home overvalued if you live in a local area that's going down. That means you're going to pay more taxes than you should. The faster you take care of a matter like this, the better off you'll be, since your property assessment may likely go up again in the next period. Getting an expert appraisal from Forney Appraisal Services, Inc. is your strongest weapon when challenging your property tax assessment.

HELOC recently frozen?

If your property is in a declining area, your lender may make the decision to automatically freeze your home equity line of credit (HELOC) - even if your specific property has not declined in value. Not only can this be disadvantageous from a cash flow angle, but it can be bad for your credit score since it may appear as though that credit line is maxed out. A professional appraisal from Forney Appraisal Services, Inc. can help you reinstate your HELOC.

We Provide Field and Desktop Appraisal Review Services

Would you prefer a second opinion without the cost and delay of waiting for a whole new appraisal? Or do you want a seasoned expert to double-check your appraisal for efficiency? An appraiser from Forney Appraisal Services, Inc. can go out and check the subject and comparables in question in a field review. If you need it ASAP, we'll provide desk review and verify as many facts as we can using online data sources as well as our own files.

Need a retrospective review of an appraisal? We can We can assist you While usually requested by banks, you may wish to use this service if you suspect mortgage fraud related to your home.