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Appraiser Terms & Conditions You will be acting as an independent contractor and not as an employee, partner or agent of Pilgrim Colonial Appraisal Services, LLC. Nothing contained herein shall constitute a partnership or joint venture between Pilgrim Colonial Appraisal Services, LLC and Provider. Further, nothing in this agreement shall be deemed to create an employment relationship between Pilgrim Colonial Appraisal Services, LLC and Provider.   Pilgrim Colonial Appraisal Services, LLC may contract an independent contractor on an assignment to assignment basis with no guarantees or warranty for any assignment beyond that individual assignment accepted.  Contractual fee per individual assignment will be clearly stated prior to acceptance by individual contractor.  Any increase in fees is at the sole discretion of Pilgrim Colonial Appraisal Services, LLC.  The individual contractor is responsible for payment of all State, Federal, Foreign or local taxes including income tax, withholding tax, social security tax or pension contributions, on the funds distributed to Contractor from Pilgrim Colonial Appraisal Services, LLC. Pilgrim Colonial Appraisal Services, LLC is not responsible for payment of taxes or penalties applicable to nonpayment or underpayment of taxes.   It is recognized by the parties to this agreement that the contractor, in connection with the services to be performed by contractor pursuant to the terms of this agreement , may be obliged to spent money for travel, automobile, insurance, telephone, and similar business expenses. Pilgrim Colonial Appraisal Services, LLC shall not be liable to the Contractor for any business or other expenses incurred by Contractor in connection with the performance of this Agreement.  Such shall not be factored in to any compensation earned by Contractor from Pilgrim Colonial Appraisal Services, LLC.   Whereas payable invoices are addressed on a regular, timely and routine basis, independent contractor acknowledges, recognizes and accepts that every effort will be made by Pilgrim Colonial Appraisal Services, LLC to pay… Continue Reading

As properties have significantly dropped in many areas after the housing crisis, your assessed value may be too high. Assessed values are a different value than market value, however they calculate using ad valorem tax (Latin for "according to value"). This is a tax whose amount is based on the value of a transaction or of property. It is typically imposed at the time of a transaction. Consider if your purchase was at a market high, your taxes would reflect that transaction value which translates into a larger property tax. Often times you are able to resolve these issues with calling your assessor directly, but if you still feel that your local assessor is over-valuing your property consider getting a Pilgrim Colonial appraisal for this. A certified independent professional is often your best solution for this matter. Before engaging an appraiser, it's to your advantage to do your own research before determining whether to proceed with a property assessment appeal. Often times, the assessor's values are in a viable range and make it difficult for an appeal. Choose Pilgrim Colonial Appraisal Services. Its important you hire someone who is knowledgeable and understands your situation. We perform in accordance to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). When you hire us for a tax appeal, you’re engaging us as an independent, third-party to perform a professional appraisal report.

Finding a fair list price can be challenging. Consider the assistance of an appraiser for setting a list price. Pilgrim Colonial works with homeowners and realtors when they seek additional support for their property. We are able to provide a independent, professional, un-biased opinion which is far more accurate and more detailed than a realtor's Competitive Market Analysis. What a pre-listing appraisal allows for is for both you and your listing agent to have an accurate description of your home’s square footage, quality, construction and the features with a comprehensive analysis of the most recent and comparable sales. The value-add to having a pre-listing appraisal: Reaffirms confidence on wary buyers by having a certified appraiser's opinion of value. Reduces the chances of a sale to fall through. Properties with a pre-listing appraisal can help keep the sales date on schedule. An amazing tool for negotiating with potential buyers and their agents. Highlights upfront any obvious repair problems which helps eliminate last-minute repair hassles that might delay closing. Often times this prevents or delays several sales to proceed so its to your benefit to eliminate the potential problems during the purchasing process. Pilgrim Colonial Appraisal Services offers both a comprehensive appraisal and a limited valuation report. Depending on your needs, one may be more advantageous than the other. Inquire today. 

A bankruptcy is indeed a difficult time for a family or an individual. we know that these situations need a certain care and hard work hard to provide the best possible experience. Pilgrim Colonial is bound by the ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) which means you are assured the highest level of confidentiality, which guarantees the highest discretion. Our service provides you with a detailed appraisal that meets or exceeds requirements of the IRS, courts and any agencies that may be involved. By working with a CERTIFIED APPRAISER at Pilgrim Colonial, you can be assured that you will get the best in service and professional care. We offer you to give us a call or email us to answer any questions you might have about the process.

Divorce Whether a divorce from a short or long term marriage, it is a difficult and tiresome procedure. Depending on what decisions are made, some may list a house for sale and split the proceeds or buy out the other spouse. It is imperative that either you or your spouse order an appraisal from a certified residential real estate appraiser to approximate the fair market value of your home. When proceeding through asset division, an appraisal should include supported evidence that is defensible in court.   Often times a divorce date can be different than the inspection date of the appraisal. This requires a retrospective appraisal. This simply is an appraisal date that corresponds to a certain time in history (aligned to a divorce date). We understand exactly what's involved as well as the need to handle these situations.   We're bound by the ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) which means you're assured the highest level of confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. In addition, we provide you with comprehensive appraisal reports that meet or exceed requirements of the courts and other various agencies.