The reasons a property owner (or potential owner) might need an appraisal vary greatly. Some of the most common reasons are:

• Refinance Transaction
• Purchase of New Home
• Bankruptcy or Loan Modification
• Investors
• Removal of PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance)
• Divorce
• Lowering Taxes
• Date of Death Valuations
• Understanding Your Homes' Current Value
• Buying a Property - Making sure purchase price is fair
• Selling a Property - Making sure selling price is adequate