There are lots of reasons consumers call on A Brenner Company, LLC

Every year, thousands of people in Oklahoma buy, sell or refinance their home. A lot of these transactions consist of a simple line item for an appraisal. While there are an increasing number of automated home valuation systems that might appear more economical than an appraisal, the majority of lenders still call for a local expert because the stakes are so high. You might believe that securing a mortgage is the only reason you should get an appraisal, but there are other times when the services of a certified, independent real estate professional could be beneficial.

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Dispute your tax assessment in Pittsburg County

It's likely you're paying too much in property taxes if you live in an area where property values have declined. Property taxes are based upon a past assessment of your house, so if values are less than what they used to be in your neighborhood, you can challenge your assessment and save money. When building your case, an appraisal from A Brenner Company, LLC is your best evidence. We're equipped to assist you in challenging your tax assessment.

A Brenner Company, LLC can help you get rid of PMI to lower your mortgage payment

Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI, is a supplemental insurance plan that most lenders ask buyers to buy when the amount being loaned to the home owner is more than 80% of the actual value of the property. Seeing that added payment is usually bundled into the monthly mortgage payment, it is often forgotten. This is damaging because PMI is unnecessary when the remainder of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - goes below the 80% mark. In fact, the Homeowners Protection Act (HPA) of 1998 was passed by the United States Congress that requires lenders to dismiss the PMI payments when the balance is paid down to 78% of the original value.

A Brenner Company, LLC can provide you with a statement regarding the value of your home, and the expense of the appraisal can usually be regained in just a few months because you'll no longer be paying the PMI.

Settling a divorce with less stress with an appraisal from A Brenner Company, LLC

A divorce is often complicated by the hard decision of who gets the home, and it can be an especially heartbreaking experience for both parties. It's a good idea to order an appraisal from A Brenner Company, LLC so both parties are entirely aware of the true market value of their property, regardless of the situation.

The parties will have a better idea of what price to set, if they need to sell the home. And on the flip side, if a "buyout" is the chosen option, both parties will feel like they've gotten a fair assessment.

Settling an estate with peace of mind

Losing a loved one is a hard time in life, and settling an estate from a death, or probate, often entails an appraisal to establish Market Value for the residential property involved. We ensure the utmost degree of discretion, as we're bound with confidentiality by the ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

Most Americans do not have dedicated estate planners or executors to take care of these issues, unlike many wealthy individuals. A home or other property often makes up an unequal share of the total estate value, so understanding the true value of the real estate at hand is of essential importance to ensuring disputing parties walk away knowing they've received a fair deal.

Let A Brenner Company, LLC help you with relocating to or from Pittsburg County

We are aware of the stress involved with an employee relocation. That being said, we take great care in setting up a convenient appointment time for the appraisal inspection. During our intensive process, we encourage relocating employees to provide remarks on the positive attributes of their property, along with information regarding any recent sales or listings in their area that they want considered.

Let A Brenner Company, LLC assist you in selling your home quickly at the right price

A professional appraisal will help you make a more informed decision regarding your asking price, whether you choose to sell your home on your own or use the assistance of a real estate agent. An appraiser has no vested interest in what price the house sells for, unlike real estate agents. Our fees aren't a percentage of the sales price, but rather they are based on our efforts to complete the appraisal.

On a daily basis, we determine the difference in value things like an additional bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make. Obtaining a professional appraisal is a reliable way to determine what improvements will add value and what an appropriate sales price is for your home - so you don't come up short or have your house on the market an unnecessarily long time - because we're experts in knowing how long houses are one the market.