Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Appraisal Associates

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

Working with an agent to list your home? Then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays a list of sales houses in your area. It's a customary starting point when determining your home's listing price. If you're going to maximize your profit and minimize your house's time on the market, this is a really important step.

In our opinion, however, you should also get an appraisal from someone who tracks real estate values for living - BEFORE listing your home - even if you're working with an experienced real estate agent.

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


	In today's adapting market, appointing a licensed appraiser is the top way to get an accurate listing price for your home. Contact us today.

A knowledgeable appraisal from Appraisal Associates can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will intrigue buyers, and we'll also:

Be a very valuable negotiating tool once you have a an interested buyer
Provide written proof of your home's condition inside and out to blow away potential buyers
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make yourself aware of problems
Cut down the chances of unexpected disputes that can cause sales to fall through
Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal will close

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their house is much more than they had planned, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed these people to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. An appraisal helps those who have an inflated opinion of their home's value to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house won't attract buyers, which means you squander time and (not to mention) money and are left with no offers. Every month your home sits on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage.

Improvements to add value

There are many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home -- and Appraisal Associates can help with that. Would it be better to paint the whole house before we sell it... Should I complete my kitchen remodel... Practically any project will influence value in some way. But each thing affects value differently. Remodeling your kitchen may improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out your costs before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

We'll step in and help you make these decisions. Unlike an agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price -- our fees are based on efforts to complete the report. When it comes to investing in your house and deciding on a fair sale price, a professional appraisal from Appraisal Associates will help homeowners like you make the smartest decisions.