Need an appraisal in Methuen or Essex County?

The top seven reasons Massachusetts homeowners order from Maroun Bechara-MB Appraisal Services, Inc:

Pre-listing appraisals (whether they're selling the home on their own or using a real estate agent)
Challenge property tax assessments
To cut their mortgage payment by removing PMI
To reinstate their Home Equity Line of Credit (or HELOC)
To review another appraiser's report for verification
In the case of a divorce in the state of Massachusetts, when property needs to be divided
To determine the true market value of real estate to settle an estate


	Need help deciding the value of your home in or near Methuen, Massachusetts? Contact Maroun Bechara-MB Appraisal Services, Inc.

We at Maroun Bechara-MB Appraisal Services, Inc understand the special needs of a customer seeking appraisal services. Our usual business clients are used to the appraisal process and the standard "products" we deliver to them. Being a consumer that most likely doesn't look at appraisals on a regular basis, you can expect extra guidance and explanations through the appraisal process to understand what we do and how we report our findings.

For Sale by Owner/Pre-Listing Services

It's very hard to be objective about your own house because of your emotional attachment to it. The professional appraisers at Maroun Bechara-MB Appraisal Services, Inc will tell you what you need to know -- not just what you want to hear. We are objective. A professional appraisal is very valuable as a negotiating tool once you have an interested buyer, in addition to helping you set a realistic price to sell at so your property will attract buyers. It gives you something concrete to show the buyer. An appraisal is an independent third party's opinion of your property's value -- not just you saying how much your house is worth. Potential buyers assume you have an emotional attachment to your home and will be more likely to give credibility to a qualified appraiser's value assessment than yours.

Challenge a property tax assessment

Your local tax assessor may have your house overvalued if your home not appreciating as much as other houses nearby. That only means you are probably paying 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. When challenging your property tax assessment, getting an appraisal report from Maroun Bechara-MB Appraisal Services, Inc is your strongest weapon.

Appraisals to cancel PMI

Getting the PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) eliminated from your mortgage loan is a popular way to save money for homeowners. Your monthly payments will go down once your mortgage loan is below 80% of the value of your home. In most cases you can apply to a lender to have the PMI canceled from your loan. At Maroun Bechara-MB Appraisal Services, Inc, we're qualified in helping homeowners just like you abolish unneeded PMI insurance.

Was your HELOC recently frozen?

Even if your specific property has not declined in value, your lender just might make the decision to automatically freeze your home equity line of credit (HELOC) if your house is in a declining area. Not only can this be difficult and inconvenient from a cash flow angle, but it can be unfavorable to your credit score since it may appear as though that credit line is maxed out. An efficient appraisal from Maroun Bechara-MB Appraisal Services, Inc can help you reinstate your HELOC.

We Offer Field and Desktop Appraisal Review Services

Would you wish a second opinion without the expense and delay of waiting for a whole new appraisal? Or do you want a seasoned expert to double-check your appraisal for preciseness? We can go out and check the subject and comparables in a field review. Or, if you need it in a rush, we can provide 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 report? We can help with that too. While usually requested by banks, you may need to take advantage of this service if you suspect mortgage fraud related to your home.