Brent Turney

read moreIt doesn't matter what type of home you have. Our experience and formal training as licensed appraisers make us qualified to provide home valuations in Tulsa County for clients ranging from national mortgage companies to local lenders or individual businesses and consumers.

read moreA lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the market value of their home is more than they estimated, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these people to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. There are also plenty of home sellers who think their home is worth much more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes do not attract serious potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts.

read moreReal Estate in foreclosure and homes that have reverted to the lender's possession bring forth unique appraisal challenges. When dealing with a house in foreclosure, it's important to know the difference between fair market value and "quick disposition" price to know your possible charge-off liability. At Brent Turney Inc., we have the training in both furnishing snapshots of fair market value for our mortgage clients, as well as "quick sale" forecasts that understand your timeline. Particular challenges can be present when working with owners of homes in foreclosure.

read moreEstate tax liability. Disposition of assets under a will or in probate. There are many situations -- none of them lacking stress and complexity -- where you might need an appraisal of property that states an opinion of what the property was worth on a date some time ago, rather than when the appraisal is ordered. For estate tax purposes or disposition of the assets of a decedent, a "date of death" valuation is often required. Real property isn't like publicly traded stock or other items which don't fluctuate in value very much or for which historical public data is available.

read moreAppraising is, by and large, a long term career. The rigors of becoming a licensed appraiser have become more difficult than ever in the past. That's why it goes without question these days that real estate appraisal can definitely be considered a profession as opposed to a trade. In our field, as with any profession, we must follow strict ethical considerations. We have quite a few obligations as appraisers but our primary duty is to our clients. Typically, for a standard residential appraisal, the lender places the order to the appraiser, becoming the appraiser's client.

read moreSettling a divorce involves many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives regarding the house - it can be sold and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to commission an appraisal of the joint real estate. A divorce appraisal needs a well-established, expert document that will hold up during a trial. Brent Turney Inc. pledges to give you an exceptional level of service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions.

read moreWe offer a full range of Real Estate Appraisal services, with experience in many types of property. We are also experienced in litigation support and expert witness services. Clients who have used our expert testimony services include government agencies, tax entities, financial institutions, legal and accounting firms and many other businesses. In many cases, our independent, supportable analysis has allowed clients to settle cases without going to court. An appraiser must remain unbiased in performing an appraisal of a property.

read moreSettling an estate is an important and sometimes stressful job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as promptly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sympathy to the feelings of everyone in bereavement. Part of Brent Turney Inc.'s drive is to offer top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can rely on. We are sympathetic to their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We compose appraisal reports that outdo the obligations of the courts and different agencies.