Real estate appraisal services for homeowners in Mercer & Lawrence Counties, PA

See the top five reasons PA homeowners call on Top Dog Appraisals:

1. Pre-listing appraisals (whether you're using a real estate agent or selling the home on your own)
2. Challenge property tax assessment.
3. Reinstate their Home Equity Line of Credit (or HELOC)
4. If property needs to be divided because of a divorce.
5. To settle an estate in Mercer County, PA or Lawrence County, PA by determining the true market value of real estate in question

At Top Dog Appraisals, we understand the particular needs of a homeowner after appraisal services. While our usual 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.

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

It's very hard to be objective about your own home because you most likely have an emotional attachment to it. Professional appraisers, like the ones at Top Dog Appraisals, will be objective. We'll tell you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear. A professional appraisal is a crucial negotiating tool once you have a potential buyer, in addition to helping you set a realistic selling price so your home will attract buyers. The appraisal is something concrete to show the buyer. An appraisal is an independent third party's opinion of your home's value -- not just how much you think your house is worth. Potential buyers know that you have an emotional attachment to your house and will be more likely to give credibility to a professional appraiser's value assessment than yours.

Challenge a property tax assessment

If you live in a region that is going down or is not appreciating as much as other properties close to yours, your local tax assessor may have your home overvalued. That only means you're going to pay more taxes than you should. The sooner 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. An expert appraisal from Top Dog Appraisals is your perfect weapon when contesting your property tax assessment.
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