Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Appraisal Services, Inc.

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 much more than they thought, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed them to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. There are also plenty of home sellers who think their home is worth much more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes do not attract 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 its mortgage. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is sitting still on the market.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the perfect way to get a fair listing price for your home in today's ever-changing market.

Are you working with an agent to list your house? More than likely, you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes similar houses for sale in your area. It's a customary starting point in determining your home's listing price. This is a really important (and very common) step if your interests are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

Even if you've hired the most experienced agent, it's in your best interest to also have a third-party's objective opinion prior to signing the Listing Agreement.

That's where Appraisal Services, Inc. comes in! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent both have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your home's features.

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

Help provide advice when negotiating once you find a prospective buyer
Impress buyers with written proof of your home's shape inside and out
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Cut down the chances of unknown dilemmas that can cause sales to flop
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Home improvements that add value

There are other important questions you should ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", prior to listing your property. Questions like "Should we paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Should I complete my kitchen remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen might improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out your costs 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. Appraisers don't have any vested interest in your final selling price, like an agent do. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Appraisal Services, Inc. is based on our efforts to complete your report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — your fee to us is based on efforts to complete your report. So a professional appraisal from Appraisal Services, Inc. helps you make the wisest decisions when it comes to investing in their homes and settling on a fair price to sell at.