Why you should get an appraisal fromPAYNE Appraisal, LLCYear after year, thousands of people in Texas purchase, sell or refinance their home. Most of these transactions consist of a simple line item for an appraisal. The majority of lenders still call in a local expert because the stakes are incredibly high, even though there are a multiplying number of automated home valuation systems that might seem more practical than an appraisal. You might assume that securing a mortgage is the only reason you should get an appraisal, but there are other cases when the services of a licensed, independent real estate professional might be beneficial. 
Contest your tax assessmentIf you are in an area where property values have depreciated, it's possible you're paying too much in property taxes. When building your case, an appraisal from us is your best evidence. At PAYNE Appraisal, LLC, we're capable of assisting you in challenging your tax assessment. PMI removal to lower your mortgage paymentWhen the amount being loaned to the homeowner is more than 80% of the actual value of the property, many lenders ask home buyers to take out this supplemental insurance policy. That policy is Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI. This additional payment is often folded into the monthly mortgage payment and is promptly forgotten. PMI is no longer required when the remaining balance of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - goes below the 80% mark, making this very unfortunate. In fact, the United States Congress invoked a law in 1998 (the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998) requiring lenders to do away with the PMI installments when the loan-to-value ratio conditions have been met. If you'd like to eliminate PMI, PAYNE Appraisal, LLC can give you a statement regarding the value of your home. The price you paid for the appraisal can usually be offset in a short amount of time because you'll no longer be paying the PMI. Order your appraisal from PAYNE Appraisal, LLC today Order todayDivorce settlement with less stressA divorce is often complicated by the difficult decision of who keeps the house, and it can be a very horrible ordeal for both parties. It's a good idea to get an appraisal from PAYNE Appraisal, LLC so both parties are completely 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 want to sell the home. And if a "buyout" is the chosen option, both parties will feel like they've gotten a fair assessment. Fair and accurate estate liquidationThe death of a loved one is a painful time in life, and settling an estate from a death, or probate, often calls for an appraisal to establish Fair Market Value for the real estate involved. We guarantee the maximum degree of discretion, as we're bound with confidentiality by the ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Unlike many wealthy individuals, most Americans don't have dedicated estate planners or executors to handle these issues. A home or other property often makes up an uneven share of the total estate value, so knowing the true value of the real estate at hand is of vital importance to ensuring disputing parties walk away knowing they've gotten a fair deal. Move to or from Parker County through an employee relocation programEmployee relocation is a stressful event, and we understand. That being said, we take great care in organizing a convenient appointment time for the appraisal inspection. We encourage relocating employees to provide input on the positive features of their property, along with information about any recent sales or listings in their area that they want considered during our detailed inspection. Sell your home quickly — for an accurate priceA professional appraisal can help you make a better educated decision when determining your selling price, whether you choose to sell your home on your own or use the assistance of a real estate agent. Apart from a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what price the house sells for. Our fees aren't related to the sales price, but rather they are based on our efforts to finish the appraisal report. On a daily basis, we analyze the difference in value things like an extra bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make. Seeking a professional appraisal is a trusted way to decide what improvements will add value and what a suitable 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 stay on the market. 
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