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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 much more than they had 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. An appraisal helps those who have an inflated opinion of their home's estimated value to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced home won't attract serious potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Each month that your home is still sitting on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is still sitting on the market.

In today's fluctuating market, using a licensed appraiser is the top way to get an exact listing price for your home.

Are you working with an agent to list your home? Then they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays comparable sales in your town. It's a customary starting point in determining your home's listing price. This step is crucial if you're going to minimize the home's time on the market and maximize your profit.

In our opinion, however, you might also wish to consider a pre-listing appraisal from someone who's sole occupation is to analyze real estate - PRIOR to listing your home - even if you're working with an experienced real estate agent.

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

can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will attract buyers, and we can also:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you have found an interested buyer
Provide written proof of your house's condition inside and out to impress buyers
Make you aware of problems and eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Cut down the chances of unexpected obstacles that can cause sales to fizzle
Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Home improvements that add value

can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home. You should ask yourself questions like "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Should I finish my kitchen remodel?" Everything we do to our houses can 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 costs involved before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. Unlike a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Your fee to us is based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from is based on our efforts to complete the report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — our fees are based on efforts to finalize your report. When it comes to investing in your house and deciding on a fair price to sell at, a professional appraisal from us helps homeowners make the sharpest decisions.