Let Tredway & Company LLC serve your appraisal needsThousands of people in Texas buy, sell or refinance their home each month. Many of these transactions include a simple line item for an appraisal. Practically all lenders still call for a local expert because the stakes are incredibly high, even though there are a growing number of automated home valuation methods that might appear cheaper than an appraisal. Is securing a mortgage the only basis for getting an appraisal? Are there also situations when the services of a licensed, independent real estate professional might be beneficial? Of course. 
Dispute your tax assessment in Jefferson CountyIf 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 Tredway & Company LLC, we're qualified to assist you in appealing your tax assessment. Eliminating PMI for mortgage paymentsWhen the amount being loaned to the homebuyeris more than 80% of the actual value of the home, many lenders ask home buyers to buy this extra insurance policy. That policy is Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI. This extra payment is often lumped into the monthly mortgage payment and is soon forgotten. This is damaging because PMI isn't required when the remainder of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - decreases below the 80% mark. In fact, the United States Congress passed 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 get rid of PMI, Tredway & Company LLC will provide you with a statement regarding the value of your home. The cost of the home valuation can generally be offset in a short amount of time because you'll no longer be paying the PMI. Order an appraisal from Tredway & Company LLC Order todayDivorce settlement with fewer hang-upsA divorce can be a very horrible experience for both parties, and it is often further complicated by the burdensome decision of who maintains the house. It's a good idea to get an appraisal from Tredway & Company LLC so both parties are entirely aware of the true market value of their home, regardless of the circumstances. The parties will have a a good 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 received a fair assessment. Fair and accurate estate liquidationThe death of a loved one is a difficult time in life, and settling an estate from a death, or probate, often requires an appraisal to establish Fair 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 fullest degree of discretion. Unlike wealthier individuals, most Americans don't have dedicated estate planners or executors to take care of these matters. And since a home or other property often makes up an unequal share of the total estate value, understanding the true value of the real estate at hand is of vital importance to ensuring disputing parties walk away knowing they've gotten an honest deal. Move to or from Jefferson County through an employee relocation programWe know the headaches involved with an employee relocation. That's why we take great care in organizing a convenient appointment time for the appraisal inspection. We encourage relocating employees to provide remarks on the positive features of their property, as well as information about any new sales or listings in their neighborhood that they want considered during our thorough inspection. Close on your home quickly — for the right priceWhether you decide to sell your home on your own or use the assistance of a real estate agent, a professional appraisal can help you make a better educated decision regarding your asking price. Apart from a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what price the house sells for. Our fees rest on our efforts to complete the appraisal report and and aren't related to the sales price. We examine the difference in value items 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 an applicable 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. 
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