Real Estate Appraisals
Brown Appraisers Has Been a Trusted Valuation Partner in Central Pennsylvania, for Over 30 Years!
Our 4th generation family-owned and operated business is committed to delivering fair and accurate valuations. Based in York, PA, we specialize in the Central Pennsylvania region, covering Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York Counties.
Helping You Navigate Through Complexities
Our experienced staff ensures that we can handle even the most complex assignments while maintaining the highest standard of excellence. Trusted throughout the community for residential appraisals – we go above and beyond the basics, providing educational support along the way!
We offer a wide range of specialized services, including: tax appeals, condemnation, educational support, consultation, legal testimony, and much more.
Covering a Wide Range of Appraisal Needs
Financing
Purchase, refinance, home equity loans, relocation…we do it all! Most of the time in the case of financing appraisals we will be contacted directly by your lender to complete these orders. This ensures that the process is unbiased and that there are no conflicts of interest. If you have any questions about financing appraisals we are more than happy to explain the process to you.
Estate
It is never easy when a loved one passes, and getting their home appraised may not be something you even consider. We are here to help make this difficult time a little easier and make the appraisal process as stress free as possible. When we complete an estate appraisal, the home is typically valued as of the date of the owner’s passing. However, we will work with your attorney to ensure that we have all the information they need for the estate.
Divorce/Partition
Going though a divorce or separation can be a challenging time. However, the property appraisal process is an important step in dividing financial assets fairly and equitably. When completing a divorce or separation appraisal, we can either work for both parties or you can hire us, and you will be our sole client. In either case, we will work with your attorney(s) to first determine what type of value is needed. We are truly a neutral party in this process and all of our divorce/separation appraisals are an unbiased opinion of value.
Pre-Listing
Deciding to sell your home can be an exciting time, but also an overwhelming time. Your home is your castle and selling it, or more importantly figuring out how to price it, can be a very emotional decision. Let us take the emotion out of it for you. When we complete a pre-listing appraisal, as with all of our appraisals, we do a thorough analysis of current market conditions and other homes that might be your competition. We use this information to give you an accurate “fair market value” for your property. You can then use this information to determine what a good list price is for you!
Bankruptcy
In the bankruptcy process the courts will usually require a state certified appraiser to value the real estate assets that you own. This is when you can give us a call. We have several state certified appraisers with years of experience in legal work, and we are happy to help provide you with a fair and accurate value of your real estate assets.
Tax Assessment Appeal
No one likes paying taxes, and no one should pay more than they have to, in real estate taxes. Every county we cover has different tax laws, common level ratios, and millage rates. If those words are confusing to you, but you think you are paying too much in real estate taxes, reach out to us! We will explain the process and let you know if we think we can get you a reduction in your taxes. We handle all of the paperwork and will even accompany you to your hearing.
Medicare/Medicaid
Sometimes when a loved one needs additional care and makes the transition to a facility with qualified staff, Medicare/Medicaid may require that their real estate assets be valued. This is already a difficult time for the family, and we are more than happy to step in and take this burden off your shoulders. Just give us a call and we will make sure to provide you with a report that can withstand government scrutiny.
Removal of Private Mortgage Insurance
A lot of us can’t afford to put 20% down when we purchase a new home, and thus as a result, we are required to pay private mortgage insurance. As you pay your balance down and the value of your home rises over time, it may be possible to remove your private mortgage insurance! If you have questions about whether you can remove your mortgage insurance reach out to us, and we can help you get the process started.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us today to schedule an appraisal and discover the true value of your property!