There are many reasons to obtain an appraisal. The most common reason is for Real Estate and Mortgage Transactions, but we have compiled a list of other reasons you may need to order an appraisal:

• to obtain a loan.
  
  
• to lower your tax burden.
  
  
• to establish the replacement cost of insurance.
  
  
• to contest high property taxes.
  
  
• to settle an estate.
  
  
• to help you make one of the largest financial decisions in your life.
  
  
• to provide a negotiating tool when purchasing real estate.
  
  
• to determine a reasonable price when selling real estate.
  
  
• to protect your rights in a condemnation case.
  
  
• to allow you to obtain a qualified appraisal report.
  
  
• because a government agency such as the IRS requires it.
  
  
• you are involved in a lawsuit.