Certified, USPAP-compliant valuations for every residential appraisal need in Northeast Ohio.
Whether you're buying, selling, or refinancing, an accurate market-value appraisal is the foundation of any real estate transaction. Our certified appraisers conduct thorough on-site inspections and comparative market analyses, producing USPAP-compliant reports accepted by all major lenders, banks, and government agencies.
We analyze recent comparable sales, property condition, location factors, lot size, living area, and dozens of other variables to deliver a defensible, well-supported opinion of value.
Dividing real estate during a divorce requires a neutral, certified opinion of value that both parties — and Ohio Family Court — can rely on. Mercor Realis provides independent appraisals specifically formatted for divorce proceedings, estate settlements, and court submissions.
Our appraisers have experience providing reports that hold up in mediation and litigation. We can also provide retrospective appraisals to a specific date in the past if required by your attorney.
When a loved one passes, the property in their estate must be valued for probate, inheritance, and tax purposes. Mercor Realis provides certified retrospective appraisals — valued as of the date of death — that satisfy IRS requirements (Form 706) and Ohio probate court standards.
If your county's assessed value is higher than market value, you may be paying too much in property taxes. A certified appraisal is the most effective tool for a successful tax appeal at the Cuyahoga County Board of Revision or similar bodies in other NE Ohio counties.
Federal bankruptcy courts (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13) require certified appraisals to determine the value of real property. Mercor Realis delivers court-accepted reports on tight deadlines, working directly with attorneys and trustees to ensure compliance.
If your home has appreciated in value, you may have enough equity to eliminate private mortgage insurance (PMI) and lower your monthly payment. A certified appraisal demonstrating 20% or more equity is typically required by your lender to cancel PMI under the Homeowners Protection Act.
