Need an appraisal in Granada Hills or Los Angeles County?

Here are the top 7 reasons why CA homeowners call on DLB & Associates Real Estate Appraisers:

Get a pre-listing appraisal (whether you're using an agent or selling the home on your own)
To challenge a CA property tax assessment
To reduce a mortgage payments by removing PMI
Reinstate your Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)
To review another appraiser's report for verification
In the case of a CA divorce, where real estate needs to be divided
Settle an estate in CA by determining the true market value of real estate in question

Own a home in or near Granada Hills, CA and need help determining the value of it?
Contact DLB & Associates Real Estate Appraisers.

We at DLB & Associates Real Estate Appraisers understand the unique needs of a homeowner looking for appraisal services. While our typical 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.

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

It's very hard to be objective about your 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 selling price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal is very important as a negotiating tool once you have an attainable buyer. It gives you something tangible to show your buyer. It's an independent third party's opinion of your house's value, and not just you saying how much you think your home is worth. Interested buyers know you have an emotional attachment to your house and will be much more likely to give credibility to an experienced appraiser's value conclusion than yours.

Need to remove PMI?

A popular way to save money for homeowners is to get the PMI canceled from their mortgage loan, thus saving them money on their monthly payments. PMI stands for "Private Mortgage Insurance". Once your mortgage loan amount is below 80% of the value of your house, in most cases you can apply to the lender to have the PMI removed from your loan, which will make your monthly payments go down. At DLB & Associates Real Estate Appraisers, we're experts in helping homeowners just like you get rid of unwanted and unneeded PMI insurance.

Challenge Los Angeles county's assessment of your property

Your local tax assessor may have your home overvalued if you live in an area that is going down or is not appreciating as much as other properties close to yours. That means you're probably paying more taxes than you should. The quicker you take care of things like this, the better off you'll be, since your property assessment may likely go up again in the next period. When contesting your property tax assessment, getting an appraisal from DLB & Associates Real Estate Appraisers is your #1 weapon.

Recently got a freeze your HELOC?

Even if your specific property has not declined in value, your lender may just make the decision to automatically freeze your home equity line of credit (HELOC) if your property is in or near a declining area. This can this be difficult and inconvenient from a cash flow point of view, and unfavorable to your credit score since it may appear as though that credit line is maxed out. DLB & Associates Real Estate Appraisers can provide you with an expert appraisal to help you reinstate your HELOC.

We Also Offer Field and Desktop Appraisal Review Services

Have you just been handed a copy of your appraisal and you would prefer to have an expert double-check it for verity or do you desire a second opinion without the expense and delay of waiting for a whole new appraisal? An appraiser from DLB & Associates Real Estate Appraisers can go out and check the subject and comparables in a field review. Or, if you need it immediately, we can provide you with a desk review and verify as many facts as we can using online data sources as well as our own files.

Do you need a retrospective review of an appraisal? DLB & Associates Real Estate Appraisers can help you with that. While typically requested by banks, you may wish to utilize this service if you suspect mortgage fraud related to your property.