There are many reasons to order an appraisal from Moore Appraisals, Inc with the usual reason being real estate and mortgage transactions. A few other reasons for obtaining an appraisal include: To obtain a loan. To lower your property taxes. To officially display the replacement cost of PMI. To fight inflated property taxes. To handle an estate. To provide you a negotiating tool when purchasing real estate. To figure out an honest sales price when selling real estate. To defend your rights in a condemnation case. Government agencies such as the IRS need an appraisal on every house. It's possible you could have to deal with being in a lawsuit - an appraisal will help.