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Home Appraisal Experts at Aqua Appraisal Services

www.AquaAppraisal.com

(800) 684-1006

We are a leading provider of real estate appraisals for the mortgage lending marketplace. With many years of experience in the business, we have a proven track record of reducing lenders time, efforts and costs in managing the appraisal process.

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Broward, Palm Beach & Miami/Dade Counties

 

What we do...

 

Technology = Customer Service

By offering on-line appraisal ordering, coupled with automatic report status updates and electronic delivery of the final product, we are able to eliminate the run around and phone tag hassles associated with this process.

  • Short Turn-Around Times
  • Highest-Quality Appraisal Reports
  • On-line Status Reports
  • Electronic Ordering and Delivery
  • Competitive Pricing
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Save 10% On New Purchases Or

Your Next a la mode Renewal With Aqua Appraisal Services

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I'm Drew Miller, President of Aqua Services, a local reseller of a la mode software. I'm also a state-certified real estate appraiser and a real estate agent. I use the entire a la mode software suite to manage my business and have always been impressed with its versatility and functionality. Aqua has been working with other users to show them how a la mode can increase their revenue without losing any control over their business.

We provide assistance with:

- Direct Fax or going paperless
- Website tips and tricks
- Appraisal writing tools: quicklists, photo integration and keystroke shortcuts
- Da Vinci: the next generation of sketching
- Mortgage and realtor a la mode prodocts.

Why use a reseller?
- Resellers are local and can you answers fast!
- Resellers can provide hands-on, onsite training at a fraction of the cost.
- Because we're local, you pay for services at your own pace when you need it as you business grows.

What do we resell?

- Renewals - we can renew your support agreement with a la mode. We're offering an introductory discount of 10% and a 5% discount on future renewals.
- Upgrades/Additions - we can help you with upgrades to your software or website.
- Hardware - we'll take the mystery out of purchasing equipment that is right for your business.

Why use Aqua?
- As a user and a reseller, we'll work to show you the power of your software
- Our team has over 15 years of software implementations and training with experience in real estate as well as accounting
 
So save 10% and get fast, local support.

Thank you
Drew Miller

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Property Taxes Too High???

Lower your property Taxes at Aqua Appraisal Services

http://www.aquaappraisal.com/lowerpropertytaxes 

Challenging your property taxes is easier than you think. With an appraisal, you will have an expert’s opinion to get your property re-assessed.

Many homeowners are finding themselves with property values higher than what their homes are worth and paying taxes on that higher value. The property values in South Florida has been one of the hardest hit markets in the country.

With a rise in foreclosures and a decrease in sales, home values are in trouble. With many real estate markets changing rapidly, it pays to find out if your home is over assessed.

Your local tax assessor probably doesn't have the full picture when setting a property tax bill. For example, if your property has damage or is in poor condition, this can greatly affect the value of your property. Furthermore, foreclosures, duress sales and highly motivated sellers have directly affected the sales of properties in all neighborhoods. According to the Broward County Property Appraisers office, “The value of Broward County properties dropped an average 4.8 % in the past year”.

Investors and second home owners unfortunately do not get the opportunity to take advantage of “Homestead Exemption”. These properties have the highest increases and can be most affected by high tax bills.

So don’t pay your tax bill without knowing its right. Call for more details.

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Buyer Appraisal Services at Aqua Appraisal Services

Knowing Market Value in This Economy

We understand the complexities of buying a home and know what you are going through and will do our best to make it easier for you by giving you a high quality, professional appraisal that you can depend on!

When you order a report from us, you can expect. . . .

  • Prompt response to your initial inquiry: We will give you personalized information for your particular appraisal need. Just tell us your situation and we will make suggestions. Quick turnaround time: Typically one week or less from the date the request is received. If you've chosen to receive a copy of your appraisal or consulting report via the Internet (EDI), you'll receive it within MINUTES of its completion.
  • Full explanation of market conditions: We will help you determine what value is too high and just right. We will follow through with answers on any questions about this market you might have. Our job is not done till you are completely satisfied and understand our appraisal and all its contents.
  • Quick response to follow-up questions: Our reports are clearly written, understandable, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. If you have any questions regarding your appraisal, after you've read the report, we encourage you to email or call us!

www.aquaappraisal.com/ForBuyers

 

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For Sale By Owner (FSBO) at Aqua Appraisal Services

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Pricing your property is the most difficult process in selling your home. To high and it never gets looked at. To low and you miss out on loss money. In addition to helping you set a realistic selling price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal is very valuable as a negotiating tool once you have a potential buyer.

With an appraisal you will have the knowledge on the market in your area and will be able to price your home correctly. This will cut down on marketing time and will save you time and money in the long run.

  • Full explanation of market conditions: We will help you determine what value is too high and just right. We will follow through with answers on any questions about this market you might have. Our job is not done till you are completely satisfied and understand our appraisal and all its contents.
  • Prompt response to your initial inquiry: We will give you personalized information for your particular appraisal need. Just tell us your situation and we will make suggestions. Quick turnaround time: Typically one week or less from the date the request is received. If you've chosen to receive a copy of your appraisal or consulting report via the Internet (EDI), you'll receive it within MINUTES of its completion.
  • Quick response to follow-up questions: Our reports are clearly written, understandable, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. If you have any questions regarding your appraisal, after you've read the report, we encourage you to email or call us!

    We will be with you every step of the way in these difficult times.

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    Estate Appraisals at Aqua Appraisal Services

    http://www.aquaappraisal.com/Estate

    As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as swiftly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with sensitivity to the feelings of everyone involved.

    Attorneys and Accountants rely on our values when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being placed on real property. We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We provide appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies.

    Settling an estate usually requires an appraisal to establish Fair Market Value for the residential property involved. Often, the date of death differs from the date the appraisal is requested. We are familiar with the procedures and requirements necessary to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate matching the date of death. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of discretion.

    Having a professional appraisal gives the executor solid facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we are there to stand behind the appraisal if it is challenged.

     

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    Divorce Appraisals at Aqua Appraisal Services

    We provide appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. Attorneys and Accountants rely on our values when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being placed on real property.

    Divorce appraisals require a well supported, professional appraisal that is defensible in court. When you order an appraisal from us, you are assured that you will get the best in professional service, courtesy, and the highest quality appraisal.

    As an attorney handling a divorce, your needs oftentimes include an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date differs from the date you order the appraisal. We are familiar with the procedures and requirements necessary to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate matching the date of divorce. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of discretion.

    http://www.aquaappraisal.com/Divorce

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    Foreclosure/REO Appraisal at Aqua Appraisal Services

    We Are The Experts With Forclosures & REO Appraisals In South Florida.

    For a property in foreclosure, you may need to know the difference between fair market value and "quick disposition" value, to know your potential charge-off liability. At Aqua Appraisal Services ... Drew Eric Miller, StCertResREA RD5516, we have experience in both providing snapshots of fair market value for our mortgage lending and servicing clients as well as "quick sale" forecasts that understand your timeline.

    Owners of property in foreclosure, of course, present special challenges. They may be unwilling to allow an inspection of the property. If they have abandoned the property already, they may have neglected care of the home for some time -- or worse, caused damage. We have the experience and training to deal with the special dynamics of a foreclosure appraisal, and you should not hesitate to rely on us.

    For a property that has already reverted to (REO)Real Estate Owned, you likewise will be interested in a quick disposition. But you may want to know and compare three values: As-is, as repaired, and "quick sale." These represent the value of the property without any work done to it, with the work required to make the property marketable to full market value commensurate with competing properties in the area, and, somewhere in-between, with minimal investment in repairs -- selling the property quickly, probably as a "fixer-upper." Again, we understand your timeline and the unique circumstances of an REO property, as well as the special information you'll need -- competing listings, market trends, and the like.

    Please browse our website to learn more about our qualifications, expertise and services offered.

    http://www.aquaappraisal.com/Foreclosures/REO 

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    November 3rd, 2008 1:23 PM

    We're FHA Approved at Aqua Appraisal Services

    Our company is on the FHA roster of approved residential appraisers. We're qualified and approved to do appraisals for FHA insured loans. We're trained and understand the rules and procedures in FHA's guidance and policy documents.

    If you're in need of an appraisal for an FHA loan, please contact us and we'll be able to help you right away.

     http://www.aquaappraisal.com/FHAApproved 

    Want to know what an FHA loan is:

    An FHA loan is insured by the Federal Housing Administration, a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The FHA does not loan money to borrowers, rather, it provides lenders protection through mortgage insurance (MIP) in case the borrower defaults on his or her loan obligations. Available to all buyers, FHA loan programs are designed to help creditworthy low-income and moderate-income families who do not meet requirements for conventional loans. Remember, the FHA is different from the VA appraiser panel in that the lender can choose the appraiser.

    FHA loan programs are particularly beneficial to those buyers with less available cash. The rates on FHA loans are generally market rates, while down payment requirements are lower than for conventional loans.

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    Cities We Service - Aqua Appraisal Services

    http://www.aquaappraisal.com/citiesweservice 

    We cover South Florida including Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade County. Please review our coverage area below:

  • Broward County      
  • Coconut Creek
  • Cooper City
  • Coral Springs
  • Dania
  • Dania Beach
  • Davie
  • Deerfield Beach
  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Hallandale
  • Hallandale Beach
  • Hillsboro Beach
  • Hollywood
  • Lauderdale by the Sea
  • Lauderdale Lakes
  • Lauderhill
  • Lazy Lake
  • Lighthouse Point
  • Margate
  • Miramar
  • North Lauderdale
  • Oakland Park
  • Palm Aire
  • Parkland
  • Pembroke Park
  • Pembroke Pines
  • Plantation
  • Pompano Beach
  • Sea Ranch Lakes
  • South Florida
  • Southwest Ranches
  • Sunrise
  • Sunrise Golf Village
  • Tamarac
  • West Hollywood
  • Weston
  • Wilton Manors
  • Miami-Dade County
  • Aventura
  • Bal Harbour
  • Bay Harbor Islands
  • Biscayne Park
  • Carol City
  • Coconut Grove
  • Coral Gables
  • Cutler Ridge
  • El Portal
  • Golden Beach
  • Goulds
  • Hialeah
  • Hialeah Gardens
  • Homestead
  • Indian Creek Village
  • Kendall
  • Key Biscayne
  • Ludlam
  • Medley
  • Miami
  • Miami Beach
  • Miami Gardens
  • Miami Lakes
  • Miami Shores
  • Miami Springs
  • North Bay Village
  • North Miami
  • North Miami Beach
  • Ojus
  • Olympia Heights
  • Opa Locka
  • Palmetto Bay
  • Perrine
  • Pinecrest
  • South Miami
  • Sunny Isles Beach
  • Surfside
  • Uleta
  • University of Miami
  • Virginia Gardens
  • West Miami
  • Palm Beach County
  • Atlantis
  • Boca Raton
  • Boynton Beach
  • Briny Breezes
  • Canal Point
  • Cloud Lake
  • Delray Beach
  • Glen Ridge
  • Greenacres
  • Gulf Stream
  • Haverhill
  • Highland Beach
  • Hypoluxo
  • Juno Beach
  • Jupiter
  • Jupiter Inlet Colony
  • Lake Clarke Shores
  • Lake Harbor
  • Lake Park
  • Lake Worth
  • Lantana
  • Loxahatchee
  • Manalapan
  • North Palm Beach
  • Ocean Ridge
  • Palm Beach
  • Palm Beach Gardens
  • Palm Beach Shores
  • Palm Springs
  • Riviera Beach
  • Royal Palm Beach

    • West palm bech

     

    http://www.aquaappraisal.com/citiesweservice 

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