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Representing buyers and sellers in the market areas including South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, Elkhart, North Liberty, New Carlisle and all townships throughout St. Joseph County.
Representing buyers and sellers in the market areas including South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, Elkhart, North Liberty, New Carlisle and all townships throughout St. Joseph County.
With a thirty-year history in the valuing estates, collections and personal property, we serve collectors worldwide. Our clientele consists of but are not limited to, private individuals, attorneys, accountants, insurance agents, museum curators, college administrators, executors and personal representatives of estates, estate planners, bank trust officers, real estate agents and corporations. All Certified Appraisals conform with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) of The Appraisal Foundation, Washington, D.C. We are certified by the International Society of Appraisers and are members of The American Society of Appraisers. Written Certified Appraisal Reports: - Fair Market Value for Estates, Guardianships or Trusteeships - Retail Replacement Value for Insurance Scheduling - Fair Market Value for Bankruptcy - Estate Equitable Divisions and Gifts - Retail Replacement Value – Used for Sale - Fair Market Value for Divorces, Donations and Damage/Loss - Insurance Replacement Coverage Consultation Services: - Consulting on Buying and Selling - Collection or Item Assessment and Cataloging - Collection Inventory Management and Curation - Downsizing and planning for a move
"Mr. Keller was very helpful. He listened to our request and then advised us on the least expensive way to accomplish what we needed. He invited us to send information & photos of the item and got right back to us with his assessment of the sale potential, a ballpark estimate of value, and connected us to an auction business that could sell it for us. He did not charge us for his time at all. We could not be happier—he understood better than we did that we didn’t need full appraisal services and met our needs without charging us (though he certainly could have provided services that were unnecessary for our situation and charged us for them, and we wouldn’t have known the difference). This is the very definition of integrity and trustworthiness! We will absolutely call him again."
BRENT & LAUREN W on February 2021
With a thirty-year history in the valuing estates, collections and personal property, we serve collectors worldwide. Our clientele consists of but are not limited to, private individuals, attorneys, accountants, insurance agents, museum curators, college administrators, executors and personal representatives of estates, estate planners, bank trust officers, real estate agents and corporations. All Certified Appraisals conform with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) of The Appraisal Foundation, Washington, D.C. We are certified by the International Society of Appraisers and are members of The American Society of Appraisers. Written Certified Appraisal Reports: - Fair Market Value for Estates, Guardianships or Trusteeships - Retail Replacement Value for Insurance Scheduling - Fair Market Value for Bankruptcy - Estate Equitable Divisions and Gifts - Retail Replacement Value – Used for Sale - Fair Market Value for Divorces, Donations and Damage/Loss - Insurance Replacement Coverage Consultation Services: - Consulting on Buying and Selling - Collection or Item Assessment and Cataloging - Collection Inventory Management and Curation - Downsizing and planning for a move
"Mr. Keller was very helpful. He listened to our request and then advised us on the least expensive way to accomplish what we needed. He invited us to send information & photos of the item and got right back to us with his assessment of the sale potential, a ballpark estimate of value, and connected us to an auction business that could sell it for us. He did not charge us for his time at all. We could not be happier—he understood better than we did that we didn’t need full appraisal services and met our needs without charging us (though he certainly could have provided services that were unnecessary for our situation and charged us for them, and we wouldn’t have known the difference). This is the very definition of integrity and trustworthiness! We will absolutely call him again."
BRENT & LAUREN W on February 2021
Alerding CPA Group was formed in 1998 to provide not-for-profit organizations and privately-held companies with audit and accounting, consulting and tax services. We have 29 employees, including 15 Certified Public Accountants. We pride ourselves on giving every client the personal touch and truly investing in their success!
Alerding CPA Group was formed in 1998 to provide not-for-profit organizations and privately-held companies with audit and accounting, consulting and tax services. We have 29 employees, including 15 Certified Public Accountants. We pride ourselves on giving every client the personal touch and truly investing in their success!
Property appraisals FAQs
An appraisal is an opinion of value, so anything that is expected to boost your home value is likely to work in your favor when it comes to the appraisal. Things like improving your curb appeal, painting, refinishing floors, and taking care of minor repairs are all good investments prior to ordering an appraisal. It’s also a good idea to clear out any clutter and complete a deep clean beforehand to show your property in the best light possible.
Appraisals aren’t required by law to complete a real estate transaction, but it’s unlikely that a lender will allow a buyer to close on a property without an appraisal, so, effectively, they are usually required. Your mortgage lender uses the property as collateral for your loan, and the appraisal is what the lender will base the mortgage on to confirm the value is there to justify their investment.
The average cost of a property appraisal is around $355, but different appraisers in your area could charge anywhere from $250 to $500. Appraisals for larger properties will often cost more, as will valuations for older properties. Appraisers will use homes in the surrounding area to help determine a valuation as well, so if your home doesn’t conform to the neighborhood standards, the valuation will require more work and will likely cost more.
A licensed appraiser is the only individual that can carry out a property appraisal. You should always check to ensure an appraiser you’re considering has the proper licensing from your state. Additionally, since an appraisal is meant to be an unbiased opinion of a property’s value, you should confirm that the appraiser doesn’t have ties to any other party in the sale of the property.
Anyone can hire a property appraiser to confirm the inherent value of a property, but the buyer or buyer’s lender will usually choose the appraiser and pay the individual for their opinion. It’s also not uncommon for the seller’s side in a real estate transaction to hire an appraiser in order to justify an asking price or negotiate a higher selling price.
