Gillispie Appraisals Service

read moreNo matter what type of real estate is in question, our experience and hours of study as licensed appraisers make us qualified to provide home valuations in Pueblo County for clients ranging from national mortgage companies to local lenders or individual businesses and consumers.

read moreEvery year, countless people in the United States buy, sell or refinance their own slice of the American Dream. Most, if not all, of these transactions include a simple line item for an appraisal. It has become an understood and accepted part of a real estate transaction. But is this the only reason to get an appraisal? Are there other times when the services of a certified, licensed, independent real estate professional might come in handy? One of the most important issues involved in purchasing a property is developing an opinion of what it's worth so that you can make an informed offer to purchase.

read moreHomeowners need appraisals or appraisal reviews for a variety of reasons, including a mortgage refinance, home equity loans, Pre-listing services, and PMI removal. When you order an appraisal or review from us, you can rest assured that you will get the best in professional service, courtesy, and quality. Be sure that you request us if your lender asks you for YOUR choice of appraisal firms. More than likely we are already on their "approved list", and if not we will quickly provide your lender with the necessary documentation to become approved.

read moreWhen you're considering investing in rehabilitated residential property, you're making a smart choice. Real estate values have been climbing at the same time demand for homes has been increasing - an impressive combination. Often, people and companies that sell rehabilitated real estate buy a dilapidated property, put a lot of money and sweat equity into it to make it attractive to a buyer, and then reap the reward when the property is sold for a lot more than the original buyer paid for it. There's nothing wrong with this; on the contrary, it makes more housing available at a time when it's in demand.

read moreWe offer a full range of Real Estate Appraisal services, with experience in many types of property. We are also experienced in litigation support and expert witness services. Clients who have used our expert testimony services include government agencies, tax entities, financial institutions, legal and accounting firms and many other businesses. In many cases, our independent, supportable analysis has allowed clients to settle cases without going to court. An appraiser must remain unbiased in performing an appraisal of a property.

read moreEstate tax liability. Disposition of assets under a will or in probate. There are many situations -- none of them lacking stress and complexity -- where you might need an appraisal of property that states an opinion of what the property was worth on a date some time ago, rather than when the appraisal is ordered. For estate tax purposes or disposition of the assets of a decedent, a "date of death" valuation is often required. Attorneys, accountants, executors and others rely on Gillispie Appraisal Services for "date of death" valuations because such appraisals require special expertise and training.

read moreA home purchase is the most significant investment some people will ever make. Whether it's where you raise your family, a second vacation property or an investment, the purchase of real property is an involved financial transaction that requires multiple parties to see it through. Practically all the people participating are very familiar. The most known entity in the transaction is the real estate agent. Then, the lender provides the financial capital needed to fund the exchange. The title company sees to it that all requirements of the sale are completed and that a clear title transfers to the buyer from the seller.

read moreGillispie Appraisal Services is always happy to talk to you about any questions you might have about appraisals or real estate in Pueblo County. Contact us today to talk about how we can help you with your valuation problems. What does an appraiser do? What are the reasons I would request your services? How is an appraiser different than a home inspector? Is an appraisal the same as a comparative market analysis(CMA)? What can I expect to see in my appraisal report? Upon completion of the report, what guarantee is there that the value indicated is valid?