Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from

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

So many people are blown away 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 them to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. Others have an inflated opinion of their home's estimated value and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes don't attract serious potential buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. 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 house is sitting still on the market.

In today's adapting market, using a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get a fair listing price for your home.

Working with a real estate agent to list your house? More than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes similar homes for sale in your town. It's a customary starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This step is crucial if you're going to maximize your profit and minimize the house's time on the market.

Even if you have been working with the most experienced agent, it's in your best interest to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before you sign the Listing Agreement.

And that's where can help you! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent have an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

In addition to helping you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will draw in buyers. An expert appraisal from can:

Help provide advice when negotiating once you find a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your home's state inside and out to impress potential buyers
Make you aware of problems and eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Decrease the chances of unexpected difficulties that cause the process to flop
Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through.

Improvements to add value

There are so many important questions to ask yourself before listing your property There are many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home -- and can help with that. Ask yourself "Should we paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my kitchen remodel?" Many things that we do to our houses have an effect on their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. Remodeling your kitchen may improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out the expenses involved before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

will step in and help you make these decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from is based on our efforts to complete your report, and are not a percentage of the sales 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 house and deciding on a fair price to sell at, a professional appraisal from us will help homeowners make the sharpest decisions.