Reasons someone would call Powers Real Estate Services, LLC

Thousands of people in Nebraska buy, sell or refinance their home every year. Most of these transactions consist of a simple line item for an appraisal. Nearly all lenders still call in a local expert because the stakes are so high, even though there are a budding number of automated home valuation systems that may appear more economical than an appraisal. But is securing a mortgage the only reason to get an appraisal? Are there other situations when the services of a certified, independent real estate professional might be beneficial? You bet.


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Challenge your tax assessment in Douglas County

If you reside in an area where the value of property has depreciated, it's possible you're paying too much in property taxes. An appraisal from Powers Real Estate Services, LLC is your best evidence when building your case. At Powers Real Estate Services, LLC, we're capable of assisting you in disputing your tax assessment.

PMI removal to lower your mortgage payment

Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI, is an additional insurance policy that almost all lenders ask buyers to purchase when the amount being loaned to the home owner is more than 80% of the actual value of the home. Since the added payment is usually folded into the monthly mortgage payment, it is often forgotten. PMI is no longer required when the remaining balance of the loan - whether through market appreciation or principal pay down - dips below the 80% mark, making this very unfortunate. In fact, the United States Congress passed a law in 1998 (the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998) that requires 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, Powers Real Estate Services, LLC can produce a statement regarding the value of your home. The price you paid for the appraisal can often be recovered in a short amount of time because you'll no longer be paying the PMI.

An appraisal from Powers Real Estate Services, LLC will help you settle a divorce with less stress

A divorce can be a particularly traumatic ordeal for both parties, and it is often even more complicated by the difficult decision of who maintains the house. So both parties are entirely aware of the true market value of their property, it's a good idea to order an appraisal from Powers Real Estate Services, LLC, regardless of the circumstances.

If the parties need to sell the home, they'll have a clearer picture of what price to set. And on the flip side, if a "buyout" is the chosen option, both parties will feel like they've received a fair assessment.

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 requires 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, guaranteeing the highest degree of discretion.

Unlike wealthy individuals, most Americans do not have dedicated estate planners or executors to handle these affairs. And seeing that a home or other property often makes up an uneven share of the total estate value, understanding the precise value of the real estate at hand is of significant importance to ensuring disputing parties leave knowing they've gotten an honest deal.

Powers Real Estate Services, LLC can help you with relocating to or from Douglas County

Employee relocation is a stressful event, and we understand. That being said, we take great care in organizing an accommodating appointment time for the appraisal inspection. We encourage relocating employees to provide feedback on the positive characteristics of their property, along with information regarding any current sales or listings in their area that they want considered during our intensive process.

Don't sell out short or keep your home on the market too long.

Whether you choose to sell your home on your own or use the assistance of a real estate agent, a professional appraisal can help you make a more informed decision when determining your selling price. Separate 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 depend on our efforts to complete the appraisal.

We analyze the difference in value things like an extra bathroom or a kitchen remodel can make on a daily basis. Getting 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.