Associate Appraisers-America

read moreIt might be that an "appraisal" really isn't something that you feel you want - but you definitely do need some assistance finding information about local area and property sales info. As appraisers, we are aware of the involvement of buying a house and we know what you are going through. An informed buying decision is far better with our analysis. We understand the complexities of buying a home and know what you are going through.

read moreWhat is USPAP? USPAP, which you might hear pronounced like "YOOS-pap, " is the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. USPAP is published and maintained by the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) of the Appraisal Foundation, a non-governmental entity charged by Congress with promulgating appraisal standards. USPAP is revised periodically, usually annually, and almost never radically. It includes sections covering rules, such as an Ethics Rule, a Departure Rule, and a Competency Rule. It includes Standards, 10 of them, each covering in detail different functions an appraiser might perform ("Real Property Appraisal, Reporting"; "Business Appraisal, Development").

read moreIf you're planning on putting your house on the market soon, an appraisal is absolutely necessary. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it pays you in the long run! Unless the homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like a professional appraiser does, it's difficult for them to fully grasp their local real estate market. It's tempting to want to base your home's value on the costs of purchasing and upgrading your home, or the amount you need to get out of it. Instead, an appraisal provides a professional opinion on how much your home will bring on the open market.

read moreA home purchase is the largest, single investment most people will ever make. Whether it's a primary residence, a second vacation home or an investment, the purchase of real property is a complex financial transaction that requires multiple parties to pull it all off. Most of the people involved are very familiar. The Realtor is the most common face of the transaction. The mortgage company provides the financial capital necessary to fund the transaction. The title company ensures that all aspects of the transaction are completed and that a clear title passes from the seller to the buyer.

read moreToday, it is not unusual to purchase practically everything from the Internet, and this website is no exception. At Associate Appraisers of America we're always willing to take your order by phone or from a fax. However, were you aware that ordering online is advantageous for us both? What are a few of the benefits of online ordering with Associate Appraisers of America?

read moreMore and more homeowners today are choosing to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the help of a real estate agent. Selling your home by this method can end up saving you a potential "hefty" commission (industry average is 5-7% of the home's selling price).Plus many FSBO sellers feel that they have more control in the process of selling their home since they're in essence making all the rules. According to the National Association of Realtors, over 70% of all homebuyers now use the Internet to search for homes so if your house isn't on the internet, it should be.

read moreIt doesn't matter what type of property you possess. Our knowledge of local neighborhoods and formal training as make us qualified to provide valuations in Orange County, and the surrounding counties in Southern Calfornia. We provide a wide variety of services, inclduing commercial and residential appraisal reports.