Taggart & Associates

read moreYou might assume that securing a mortgage is the only reason you should get an appraisal, but there are other situations when the services of a certified, independent real estate appraisal professional are needed. It's probable you're paying too much in property taxes if you reside in an area where property values have depreciated, or if your home is inferior to others in your neighborhood in condition or amenities. Ad Valorem taxes are determined by an assessment of your house, so if the value on your home is below what it's being assessed at, you can appeal your assessment and save money.

read moreMost localities determine your property tax burden based on an ad valorem assessment of the property's value. Sometimes, as a property owner, you get an unwanted surprise in the mail telling you your taxes are going up, and sometimes it may seem as though your assessment is too high. You can check your current assessment on the Shawnee County appraiser website here. Often, matters like this can be resolved with a phone call. However, if after discussing your assessment with your local taxing authority you still feel as though your property was overvalued, a professional, independent, third-party appraiser is often your best bet in proving your case.

read moreBecause appraisers often have to testify about their condemnation appraisals, certain steps in the valuation process-like selecting and analyzing comparable sales (comps)-must be thoroughly considered. Since you rely on your appraiser to know what's appropriate and necessary for an accurate appraisal, it's important to select an appraiser that has extensive experience and training. Here at Keller, Craig and Associates, Inc., we have the qualifications and experience necessary to perform your condemnation appraisal accurately, equipping you with solid support for the "just" compensation you're entitled to.

read moreThank you so much for your quick and accurate appraisal of 2847 Ratner Road (stone school house). We are the buyers and you truly helped us out of a jam after the first appraiser quit. If their is any way to write you a review online or anywhere please let us know. We much appreciate you making time in your schedule to do the appraisal and the experience and knowledge. Dear Robin T. Hannigan, In a recent review of our approved appraiser performances, you were identified as among the top performers.

read moreTo do it right, quickly and to get the most you can, you need an expert appraiser. We understand it's difficult to be objective about your own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will be objective and accurate in an appraisal of your property, and inform you of what you need to know, not just what you want to hear. A lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the value of their house is much more than they had planned, so investing in an appraisal from Robin Taggart Hannigan and Keller, Craig & Associates, Inc. actually allowed these people to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would.

read moreGetting real estate can be the biggest transaction some people might ever consider. It doesn't matter if it's a primary residence, a second lake home or an investment property. Our first duty at Taggart and Associates, Inc. is to inspect the property to ascertain its true status. We must see aspects of the property first hand, such as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the location, quality and amenities, condition and updating, etc. The property will be measured and the floor plan sketched to document the layout of the house.

read moreRobin Taggart Hannigan, SRA is a Certified General appraiser with a wide range of experience with a multitude of property types and appraisal products. She is experienced in single family and multifamily properties as well as vacant land and agricultural tracts. She is authorized by HUD to perform FHA appraisals and by the Department of Veterans Affairs to perform VA appraisals. Clients include banks, credit unions, Appraisal Management Companies, relocation companies, attorneys, accountants, realtors, the U.S. Government (USDA, Rural Development, GSA, FDIC), Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Jefferson County, State of Kansas, Supreme Court of Kansas, and the District Court of Shawnee County.

read moreEstate settlement 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 respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with respect to the feelings of everyone involved. Attorneys and accountants depend on our understanding when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being placed on real property. There are specific needs for everyone; we are sympathetic to these needs and are acclimated to working with all parties involved.