Obtaining an independent appraisal prior to selling a home is a powerful and effective tool. When listing a home, a professional appraisal will provide sellers an accurate market valuation as well as provide accurate figures for any listing information (floor area, construction materials, etc.).

A professional appraisal will also improve any negotiations regarding the sale of a property by informing you of the most recent comparable sales as well as active listings that compete with your property.

Including a copy of the appraisal report in your marketing materials shows potential buyers and their realtors that a professional appraiser has conducted a thorough investigation and provided an impartial value estimate of the home.

If you are working with a real estate agent to list your property, more than likely they will provide you with a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) that lists selected sales in your area as one of the first steps in determining what to set as the “Listing Price”. This step is vital to maximize your profit and minimize the home’s time on the market.

But even if you are working with the most experienced real estate agent, it’s probably in your best interest to have an “objective” third-party’s opinion of value prior to signing a Listing Agreement. And that’s where we come in. We can provide you with a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have an accurate description of the features of your home and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales and competing listings.

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their home is much more than they thought, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed these people to receive much more than they thought they would when they sold their home. Others have an inflated opinion of their home’s value and an appraisal helped them to accurately price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, which means no offers; no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money and efforts.

Unlike a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete the report and not a percentage of the sales price. A professional appraisal can often help homeowners make the best decisions in setting a competitive sales price.