Attention homeowners in Phoenix and Maricopa County: Get an Appraisal today!

Check out the top seven reasons AZ homeowners use Rooney Appraisal Group:

Pre-listing appraisals (whether they're selling the home themselves or using a real estate agent)
Challenge property tax assessments
Remove PMI to cut their monthly mortgage payment
To reinstate their Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)
Verify a different appraiser's report
If real estate property needs to be divided because of a divorce
Settle an estate in AZ by determining the true market value of real estate in question

Need help deciding the value of your house in or near Phoenix, AZ?
Contact Rooney Appraisal Group.

At Rooney Appraisal Group, we understand the individual needs of a customer looking for appraisal services. While our usual 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.

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

Since you have an emotional attachment to your home, it's often very hard to be objective about it. The professional appraisers at Rooney Appraisal Group will tell you what you need to know -- not just what you want to hear. We are objective. In addition to helping you set a realistic price to sell at so your house will attract interested buyers, a professional appraisal is very crucial as a negotiating tool once you have an attainable buyer. The appraisal is something concrete to show your buyer. The appraisal is an independent third party's opinion of your property's value, not just you saying how much you think your house is worth. Potential buyers know that you have an emotional attachment to your home and will be more likely to give credibility to a professional appraiser's value judgement than yours.

Appraisals to remove PMI

Getting the PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) canceled from your mortgage loan is an attractive way to cut costs for homeowners. Once your mortgage loan amount is below 80% of the value of your home, 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. We are experienced in helping people just like you rid themselves of unwanted PMI insurance.

Challenge a property tax assessment

Lets say your house is not appreciating as much as other houses close to yours -- your local tax assessor may have your house overvalued. This only means you're most likely paying higher taxes than you should be paying. The earlier 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. When contesting your property tax assessment, getting an expert appraisal from Rooney Appraisal Group is your best weapon.

Recently got a freeze your HELOC?

If your property is near a declining area, your lender may just make the decision to automatically freeze your home equity line of credit (HELOC) - even if your specific property has not declined in value. Not only can this be difficult from a cash flow point of view, but it can be harmful to your credit score since it may appear as though that credit line is maxed out. An appraisal from Rooney Appraisal Group can help you reinstate your HELOC.

We Offer Field and Desktop Appraisal Review Services

Have you just been handed a copy of your appraisal and you would like to have a veteran appraiser double-check it for accuracy or do you want a second opinion without the added cost and delay of waiting for a whole new appraisal? An appraiser from Rooney Appraisal Group can go out and check the subject and comparables in question in a field review. If you're in a rush, we'll provide you with a 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? Rooney Appraisal Group can We can assist you. Even though this is typically requested by banks, you may want to use this service if you suspect mortgage fraud related to your house.