Let Central Appraisal Services take care of your appraisal

To many, an appraisal just looks like one more thing on the break-sheet for a mortgage or refinance. While there are an increasing number of automated home valuation processes that might appear more cost-effective than an appraisal, the majority of lenders still call for a local expert because the stakes are incredibly high. You might assume that getting a mortgage is the only reason to acquire an appraisal, but there are more instances when the services of a certified, independent real estate professional could be helpful.


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Dispute your tax assessment in Kaufman County

If you live in an area where the value of property has depreciated, it's possible you're paying too much in property taxes. When building your case, an appraisal from Central Appraisal Services is your best evidence. At Central Appraisal Services,we can assist you in appealing your tax assessment.

Eliminating PMI will lower your mortgage payment

When the amount being loaned to the home buyer is more than 80% of the actual value of the home, almost all lenders ask home owners to buy an added insurance policy. That policy is Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI. Since the added payment is usually folded into the monthly mortgage payment, it is often forgotten. PMI isn't required when the leftover 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 implemented a law in 1998 (the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998) requiring lenders to dismiss the PMI payments when the loan-to-value ratio conditions have been met.

If you'd like to eliminate PMI, Central Appraisal Services can produce a statement regarding the value of your home. The expense of the home valuation can generally be offset in just a few months because you'll no longer be paying the PMI.

Divorce settlement with less stress

A divorce can be a very traumatic experience for both parties, and it is often more complicated by the challenging decision of who gets the property. It's a good idea to get an appraisal from Central Appraisal Services 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 wish to sell the home. And on the flip side, if a "buyout" is the chosen option, both parties will feel like they've received a fair evaluation.

Settling an estate with peace of mind

The death of a loved one is a painful time in life, and settling an estate from a death, or probate, often entails an appraisal to establish Market Value for the real estate involved. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the utmost degree of discretion.

Unlike wealthy individuals, most Americans don't have dedicated estate planners or executors to manage these affairs. A home or other property often makes up an unequal 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 leave knowing they've gotten an honest deal.

Central Appraisal Services can assist you in relocating to or from Kaufman County

We understand the stress involved with an employee relocation. That being said, we take great care in organizing a convenient appointment time for the appraisal inspection. During our intensive process, we recommend relocating employees to provide input on the positive characteristics of their property, along with information regarding any new sales or listings in their neighborhood that they want considered.

Sell your home quickly at the right price with an appraisal from Central Appraisal Services

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 with the help of a real estate agent. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike real estate agents. Our fees aren't related to the sales price, but rather they depend on our efforts to finish the appraisal.

We determine the difference in value things like an additional bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make on a daily basis. Obtaining a professional appraisal is a reliable way to determine 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 homes are one the market.