Real estate appraisal services for homeowners in the city of Northridge and Los Angeles County

Check out the top 7 reasons why California homeowners order from Appraisals Unlimited, DBA William P. Crosby:

  1. To get a pre-listing appraisal (whether you're using an agent or selling the home on your own)
  2. To challenge a California property tax assessment
  3. Remove PMI to lower their mortgage payments
  4. Reinstate your Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)
  5. Review another appraiser's report for verification
  6. If property needs to be divided because of a divorce
  7. To determine the true market value of a property to settle an estate
Own a home in or near Northridge, California and need help deciding the price of it? Contact Appraisals Unlimited, DBA William P. Crosby.

We at Appraisals Unlimited, DBA William P. Crosby understand the special needs of a homeowner in need of appraisal services. While our typical business clients understand the appraisal process and standard reporting formats, you as a consumer will get extra service in the form of an explanation of the process and even special consumer-friendly reporting forms if the assignment allows for them.

For-Sale-by-Owner (FSBO) / Pre-Listing Services

It's very hard to be objective about your house because you most likely have an emotional attachment to it. Our professional appraisers at Appraisals Unlimited, DBA William P. Crosby are objective. We won't just tell you what you want to hear, we'll tell you what you need to know. A professional appraisal is very important as a negotiating tool once you have a likely buyer, in addition to helping you set a realistic price to sell at so your property will attract interested buyers. The appraisal is something concrete to show your buyer. It's an independent third party's opinion of your property's price, and not just how much you think your home is worth. Potential buyers know you have an emotional attachment to your home and will be more likely to give credibility to a professional appraiser's value estimation than yours.

Challenging property tax assessments

Let's say you live in a region that is declining -- your local tax assessor may have your home overvalued. This only means you are paying higher taxes than you should be paying. 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 appraisal report from Appraisals Unlimited, DBA William P. Crosby is your perfect weapon when challenging your property tax assessment.

Need to cancel PMI?

Getting the PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) removed from your mortgage loan is a fashionable money saver for homeowners. Once your mortgage loan is less than 80% of the value of your house, in most cases you can apply to the lender to have the PMI removed from your loan, which will make your monthly payments go down. At Appraisals Unlimited, DBA William P. Crosby, we're experienced in helping people just like you do away with unnecessary PMI insurance.

Recently got a freeze to your HELOC?

Even if your specific property has not declined in value, your lender may decide to automatically freeze your home equity line of credit (HELOC) if your home is in or near a declining area. This can be disadvantageous from a cash flow angle, and bad for your credit score since it may appear as though that credit line is maxed out. Appraisals Unlimited, DBA William P. Crosby can provide you with a professional appraisal to help you reinstate your home equity line of credit.

We Offer Field and Desktop Appraisal Review Services

Do you need a professional to double-check your appraisal for preciseness, or do you desire a second opinion without the cost and delay of waiting for a whole new appraisal? We can go out and check the subject and comparables in a field review. If you're in a hurry, we'll provide desk review and verify as many facts as we can, using online data sources as well as our own files.

We can also provide a retrospective review of any appraisal report you may have had done before. While typically requested by banks, you may desire to exercise this service if you suspect mortgage fraud related to your property.