Michigan Appraisal Team Inc · State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser
Independent, USPAP-compliant residential appraisals for refinancing, marriage, date-of-death probate, divorce, senior living trusts, property tax appeals, and home purchases — delivered with clarity, patience, and local expertise.
USPAP-compliant residential valuations across Michigan.
Deep neighborhood knowledge across cities and townships in Oakland, Wayne, Macomb & Washtenaw Counties.
Compassionate estate, living trust, and date-of-death valuations.
Led by Joe Bahri, combining licensed appraisal precision with brokerage expertise at Max Broock Realtors.
Our Appraisal Services
Every appraisal begins with its purpose. We tailor each valuation to the legal, financial, or family decision in front of you.
Mortgage refinancing & PMI removal
Accurate, lender-ready market value opinions to support a refinance, cash-out, HELOC, or removal of private mortgage insurance.
Prenuptial agreements & blending households
Document the value of a home owned before marriage to support a prenuptial agreement, a postnuptial agreement, or adding a spouse to title.
Retrospective date-of-death & IRS step-up in basis
Retrospective date-of-death valuations for probate court filings, estate inventories, and establishing the stepped-up cost basis for heirs.
Neutral marital home valuations for buyouts & mediation
Impartial marital home valuations to support settlement negotiations, a spousal buyout, mediation, or Family Division proceedings.
Living trusts, wills & equitable heir distribution
Valuations for funding or administering a living trust, estate planning, gifting, and fair distribution of real property among heirs.
True Cash Value evidence for Board of Review & Michigan Tax Tribunal
Independent True Cash Value appraisals to support a March Board of Review appeal or a Michigan Tax Tribunal petition.
Pre-purchase, cash offer, FSBO & pre-listing valuations
Know what a home is truly worth before you buy, make a cash offer, sell by owner, or set a list price.
Not sure which you need?
Featured Spotlight
Patient, unhurried appraisals for elderly homeowners, trustees, and adult children navigating living trusts, estate planning, and assisted living transitions.
Simple Process
Tell us the property, the purpose, and any key dates online or by phone. We’ll confirm a quote and schedule.
We inspect the home and analyze verified comparable sales in your specific neighborhood and market.
You receive a clear, USPAP-compliant report signed by a Michigan State Licensed Appraiser.
Why Clients Choose Us
Courts, attorneys, CPAs, and Boards of Review rely on licensed appraisals — not algorithms.
| What you get | Licensed Appraisal | Online “Zestimate” | Basic CMA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspected in person by a licensed professional | |||
| Prepared under USPAP standards | |||
| Appropriate for probate, divorce & tax appeals | |||
| Retrospective (past-date) valuations | |||
| Accounts for condition, updates & lake frontage |
Sister Company
Need full-service representation at the Board of Review or Michigan Tax Tribunal? Our sister company handles the entire appeal.
Visit Michigan Property Tax AdvocatesAppraiser + Realtor
Joe Bahri is also a licensed Realtor with Max Broock Realtors — ideal for families who decide to sell after an estate or senior transition.
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Meet the Team
Michigan Appraisal Team is a full practice of Michigan State Licensed Real Estate Appraisers. Joe Bahri — also a licensed Realtor with Max Broock Realtors — leads the team and works directly with families and their advisors.
Meet JoeService Areas
We appraise homes in every city and township across Oakland, Wayne, Macomb & Washtenaw Counties, plus extended service in Livingston, Monroe, Genesee Counties. The communities below are just some we know especially well.
Don't see your community? We appraise in any city or township across these counties — just call (248) 798-4446.
FAQ
Fees depend on the purpose, property size, complexity, and whether a retrospective date is needed. Call (248) 798-4446 or request an appraisal for a quick, no-obligation quote.
The on-site inspection usually takes under an hour. Most written reports are delivered within a few business days.
Yes. We regularly prepare retrospective appraisals for date-of-death, marriage, and divorce matters.
We appraise homes in every city and township across Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, and Washtenaw Counties, with extended service in Livingston, Monroe, and Genesee Counties. The communities on our service areas page are highlights we know especially well — if yours isn't listed, just ask; we almost certainly cover it.
For legal, tax, and estate purposes, yes. A licensed appraisal is independent, inspected in person, and prepared under USPAP standards.
Someone needs to provide access. A family member, trustee, attorney, or agent can meet us if you cannot.
Ready when you are
Tell us about your property and purpose. We’ll respond promptly with a clear quote and timeline.