Why you should get an appraisal from Gold Coast Appraisal Group LLCTo many, an appraisal just looks like another fee in the long list of items for a mortgage or refinance. Most lenders still want a local expert because the stakes are incredibly high, even though there are a growing number of automated home valuation processes that might seem less expensive than an appraisal. You might assume that securing a mortgage is the only reason to acquire an appraisal, but there are other times when the services of a certified, independent real estate professional could be helpful. 
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