Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Appraisal-One

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price.

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their house is a lot more than they'd planned, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed them to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. Others have an inflated opinion of their home's amount of value and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced property won't attract interested buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your house stays on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is still sitting on the market.

With today's fluctuating market conditions, you should definitely appoint a licensed appraiser to get a sharp listing price for your home.

Are you working with a real estate agent to sell your house? Quite often they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays similar homes for sale in your area. It's a customary starting point in deciding your home's listing price. This is a vital step if your main objectives are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

But even if you have hired the most accomplished real estate agent, it's definitely in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion of value prior to signing a Listing Agreement.

That's where Appraisal-One comes in! We'll do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your home's features.

We're also experienced in helping you set a realistic price to sell so your house will bring in buyers. A qualified appraisal from Appraisal-One can:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you have an interested buyer
Blow away potential buyers with written proof of your house's shape inside and out
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Reduce chances of unexpected disputes that can cause your sale to flop
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten.

Home improvements that add value

In addition to "how much?", there may be other equally important questions to ask yourself before listing your property. You should ask yourself questions like "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Should I finish my kitchen remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But, not all of them have an equal affect. While a kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, it may not add nearly enough to the value to justify the expenses.

Appraisal-One will step in and help make these important decisions. 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 finalize the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Appraisal-One is based on our efforts to finalize your report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — our fees are based on efforts to complete the report. When it comes to investing in your home and settling on a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from us helps homeowners like you make the smartest decisions.