Why Get an Appraisal?

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There are many situations where a professional real estate appraisal is not just helpful—but essential. Whether you're buying, selling, refinancing, or planning for the future, an accurate home valuation gives you the clarity and confidence you need to make informed decisions.

Common Reasons to Get an Appraisal

📉 Tax Abatements / Appeals

If your property taxes have increased significantly or unfairly, we compare your property with similar ones in your community to determine whether your assessment is valid.

⚖️ Divorce

An unbiased appraisal helps determine the true market value of the home, ensuring fair outcomes for both parties—whether selling or opting for a buyout.

📜 Estate Liquidation

In times of loss, our discreet, USPAP-compliant valuations offer clarity and fairness to help families navigate estate planning and probate confidently.

🕰️ Retroactive Appraisal

Need to know what a property was worth in the past? We provide accurate assessments for tax, legal, or inheritance purposes.

🏠 Selling a Home

A professional appraisal helps you set a fair, competitive price—avoiding reliance on potentially inaccurate online estimates.

🔑 Buying a Home

Before making an offer, make sure the asking price reflects the property’s real market value. Our appraisals give you peace of mind.

💳 Refinance or Home Equity Loan

Lenders require updated appraisals to approve loans. We deliver timely, reliable reports to support your refinance or equity goals.

🛡️ PMI Removal

If you’ve built 20% equity in your home, we can provide an appraisal to help remove unnecessary PMI payments and save you money.

Why It Matters

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A real estate appraisal gives you peace of mind, market insight, and financial protection. Whether you're making one of life’s biggest decisions—or just planning ahead—West End Appraisals is here to help with reliable, personalized service you can count on.