There are several reasons for homeowners to hire a real estate appraiser, which are the following:
* Determine your actual square footage by having your home measured (not appraised) by a state-certified real estate appraiser
* Dispute or challenge a property's tax assessment/ tax value
* Get a pre-listing appraisal (whether you're selling the home on your own or using an agent)
* To reinstate your Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)
* To reduce mortgage payments by removing PMI
* Divorce settlement/ if the property needs to be divided because of divorce litigation
* Determine the true market value of the real estate in question to settle an estate in Texas
* Verify a prior appraisal's opinion of value/ appraisal review