Need an appraisal in Atlanta or Fulton County?

See the top 7 reasons GA homeowners use GA Department of Audits:

Find the right listing price (whether they're selling the home on their own or using an agent)
Challenge property tax assessments
Remove PMI to cut their monthly mortgage payment
Reinstate their Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)
Review a different appraiser's report for verification
In the case of a GA divorce, where property needs to be divided
To settle an estate in Fulton county or GA by determining the true market value of real estate in question

Need help deciding the value of your house in or near Atlanta, GA?
Contact GA Department of Audits.

We at GA Department of Audits understand the particular needs of a customer seeking appraisal services. While our usual business 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.

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

Since you have an emotional attachment to your home, it's often very hard to be objective about it. Our professional appraisers at GA Department of Audits are objective. We won't just tell you what you want to hear, we will tell you what you need to know. A professional appraisal is very valuable as a negotiating tool once you have an attainable 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. The appraisal is an independent third party's opinion of your property's price, not just how much your house is worth. Potential buyers assume that you have an emotional attachment to your house and will be far more likely to give credibility to a seasoned appraiser's value conclusion than yours.

Need to cancel PMI?

Getting the PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) canceled from your mortgage loan is a fashionable way to cut costs for homeowners. Once your mortgage loan is below 80% of the value of your home, in most cases you can apply to your lender to have the PMI eliminated from your loan, which will make your monthly payments go down. At GA Department of Audits, we're qualified in helping clients just like you delete undesirable PMI insurance.

Challenging Fulton county's assessment of your property

Your local tax assessor may have your house overvalued if your house is not appreciating as much as other homes close by. That only means you're most likely paying more taxes than you should. Since your property assessment may likely go up again in the next period, the quicker you take care of a matter like this, the better. An appraisal report from GA Department of Audits is your strongest weapon when challenging your property tax assessment.

Was your HELOC recently frozen?

If your property is near a declining area, your lender may just decide to automatically freeze your home equity line of credit (HELOC) - even if your specific property has not declined in value. This can this be unsuitable from a cash flow angle, and negative on your credit score since it may appear as though that credit line is maxed out. GA Department of Audits can provide you with an expert appraisal that will help you reinstate your home equity line of credit.

We Provide Field and Desktop Appraisal Review Services

Would you prefer a second opinion without the charge and delay of waiting for a whole new appraisal? Or do you desire an expert to double-check your appraisal for precision? An appraiser from GA Department of Audits can go out and check the subject and comps in a field review. If you need it 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.

Need a retrospective review of an appraisal report? We can We can assist you While usually requested by banks, you may need to employ this service if you suspect mortgage fraud related to your home.