10136 Elgin Ave, Huntington Woods, MI 48070      248.212.5386 WHO DO WE SERVICE? Banks/Mortgage Lenders Conventional Mortgage Appraisals FHA Mortgage Appraisals 2 and 4 Family Income Property Appraisals Condominiums Attorneys Bankruptcy  Foreclosure  Expert Witness Testimony  Estate Property Valuation Divorce Settlements Private Homeowners There are many reasons why one should get an appraisal;  some include: Assessment Appeal  - If you question or want to contest the assessed value of your home the best way to represent your case would be to have an appraisal on the property.  PMI Removal - Private mortgage insurance or PMI is the supplemental insurance that many lenders require home buyers to purchase when the amount loaned is more than 80 percent of the value of the home.    PMI therefore becomes unnecessary when the remaining balance of the loan dips below 80%.  If you believe you may qualify to remove PMI you should first contact your lender to determine the steps they require you to take.  It may involve obtaining an independent appraisal report to determine the current value of your home.  In this case, please contact SRES and we would be glad to help you. Estate Valuation or Liquidation - Often the first step in fairly disposing of an estate is to understand its true value.  An appraiser can help determine the current market value and such documents can aid attorneys and family members distributing the estate fairly. Investment Properties – If you are considering buying some real estate for investment purposes it is best to have a certified appraiser complete an appraisal report for the properties before you enter into any type of agreement.  This will ensure you know exactly what you are investing in before you enter into a contract. Selling a home -  Whether you choose to sell your home on your own (FSBO) or use the assistance of a real estate agent, a professional appraisal can help you make a better educated decision when determining your selling price.  Unlike a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for so we can help you make a good, educated decision on a fair sales price. Purchasing a Home - Get a piece of mind that you are paying fair market value for a property.   Once you make an offer and it is accepted on a home, the bank or mortgage lender will request an appraisal.   This is standard with all mortgages and is usually paid for through your closing costs.  Requesting your own appraisal on a home prior to making an offer can allow you to make an informed decision and give you a "peace of mind" that is worth the cost. Realtors      Other   What is an Appraisal? Who Do We Service? Coverage Area Order an Appraisal SRES, Strategic Real Estate Services Ltd., is a home appraisal company and a property maintenance company based in Huntington Woods, Oakland County, Michigan.  Strategic Real Estate Services offers home appraisal services, property maintenance services, property cleanout services, lock changing services, and more in the five counties in Southeastern Michigan:  Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Livingston and Washtenaw.  Strategic Real Estate Services' customers are from the following Michigan cities: Oakland County Cities:  Addison Township, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield, Brandon, Clarkston, Clawson, Commerce Township, Farmington Hills, Farmington, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland, Hazel Park, Highland, Holly, Huntington Woods, Independence Township, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion,  Lathrup Village, Leonard Village, Lyon Township, Madison Heights, Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Orion Township, Ortonville Village, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester Hills, Rochester, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, South Lyon, Southfield, Springfield Township, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford Township, West Bloomfield Township, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake Village. Wayne County  Cities: Allen Park, Belleville, Dearborn Heights, Dearborn, Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Shores, Grosse Isle Township, Inkster, Lincoln Park, Livonia, Melvindale, Northville, Riverview, Rockwood, Romulus, Southgate  Macomb County Cities: Armada Township, Armada Village, Bruce Township, Center Line, Chesterfield Township, Clinton Township, Eastpointe, Fraser, Harrison Township, Lenox Township, Macomb Township, Memphis, Mount Clemens, New Baltimore, New Haven, Ray Township, Richmond, Richmond Township, Romeo, Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Shelby Township, Sterling Heights, Utica, Warren, Washington Township Home  |  About SRES  | Appraisal Services  |  Property Maintenance  |  Fees  |  Place an Order  |  FAQs  |  Privacy  |  Contact Us copyright 2010 Strategic Real Estate Services Ltd. 10136 Elgin Ave, Huntington Woods, MI 48070, 248.212.5386 www.SRESLtd.com Pre-listing appraisal -  Offering a professional appraisal to your clients will help you and the homeowner determine fair market value.  Relocation -  We can help companies purchasing an employees home or anyone trying to relocate and in need of selling their property.  Pricing a home at current market rate will help the home sell faster so you can move seamlessly between cities.