Appraisal services for Crofton and Anne Arundel County homeowners

See the top 7 reasons why Maryland homeowners order from Browne Real Estate Ventures:

Get a pre-listing appraisal (whether they're selling the home on their own or using an agent)
Challenge property tax assessments
To lower your mortgage payments by removing PMI
To reinstate your Home Equity Line of Credit (or HELOC)
To review a different appraiser's report for verification
In the case of a divorce in the state of Maryland, where property needs to be divided
Settle an estate in Maryland by determining the true market value of a property


	Need help determining the value of your home in or near Crofton, Maryland? Contact Browne Real Estate Ventures.

We at Browne Real Estate Ventures understand the particular needs of a consumer seeking appraisal services. While our typical clients understand the appraisal process and standard reporting formats, you as a consumer will get an extra level of customer service in the form of an explanation of the process and even special consumer-friendly reporting forms if the assignment allows for them.

For Sale by Owner/Pre-Listing Services

It's very hard to be objective about your home because you most likely have an emotional attachment to it. The professional appraisers at Browne Real Estate Ventures will tell you what you need to know -- not just what you want to hear. We are objective. A professional appraisal is very important as a negotiating tool once you have a potential buyer, in addition to helping you set a realistic price to sell at so your home will attract buyers. It gives you something tangible to show your buyer. An appraisal is an independent third party's opinion of your house's value -- not just how much you think your home is worth. Interested buyers assume that you have an emotional attachment to your house and will be far more likely to give credibility to a qualified appraiser's value judgement than yours.

Challenging Anne Arundel County's assessment of your property

Let's say your home is not appreciating as much as other homes close to yours -- your local tax assessor may have your house overvalued. This only means you are most likely paying higher taxes than you should be paying. The sooner you take care of a matter like this, the better off you'll be, since your property assessment may likely go up again in the next period. Getting an appraisal from Browne Real Estate Ventures is your #1 weapon when challenging your property tax assessment.

Appraisals to cancel PMI

A preferred way to cut costs for homeowners is to get the PMI canceled from their mortgage loan, thus saving them money on their monthly payments. PMI stands for "Private Mortgage Insurance". Once your mortgage loan is down below 80% of the value of your home, in most cases you can apply to your lender to have the PMI canceled from your loan, which will make your monthly payments go down. We are experts in helping clients just like you do away with unwanted and unneeded PMI insurance.

Was your HELOC recently frozen?

If your house is in a declining area, your lender just might choose to automatically freeze your home equity line of credit (HELOC) - even if your specific property has not declined in value. Not only can this be disadvantageous from a cash flow point of view, but it can be negative on your credit score since it may appear as though that credit line is maxed out. A professional appraisal from Browne Real Estate Ventures can help you reinstate your HELOC.

We Also Offer Field and Desktop Appraisal Review Services

Do you need an expert to double-check your appraisal for precision, or do you need a second opinion without the added cost and delay of waiting for a whole new appraisal? An appraiser from Browne Real Estate Ventures can go out and check the subject and comps in question in a field review. If you're in a rush, we'll provide you with a desk review and verify as many facts as we can, using online data sources as well as our own files.

We can also provide a retrospective review of any appraisal report you may have had in the past. Even though most review work is requested by lenders, homeowners that have reason to believe they've been the victim of mortgage fraud are prudent to get a second opinion.