Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Property One Appraisals

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 house is more than they estimated, so investing in a professional appraisal 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 value to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house will not attract serious 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. All the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house sits on the market.

In today's ever-changing market, using a licensed appraiser is the top way to get a precise listing price for your home.

Working with a real estate agent to sell your property? More than likely, you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that includes similar sale homes in your area. It's a good starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This is a vital (and very common) step if your main objectives are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

Even if you have hired the most expert agent, it's definitely in your best interest to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before signing the Listing Agreement.

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

A qualified appraisal from Property One Appraisals can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will appeal to potential buyers, and we'll also:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you find a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your home's quality inside and out to blow away buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems
Reduce chances of unknown difficulties that can cause sales to deteriorate
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements to add value

In addition to "how much?", there may be equally important questions to ask yourself before listing your property. Questions like "Would it be better to paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my closet remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses can affect their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. While a kitchen remodel may improve the appeal of a home, it might not add nearly enough to the value to justify your expenses.

Property One Appraisals can help you with these decisions. Property One Appraisals appraisers have no vested interest in what amount your house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our fees are based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Property One Appraisals is based on our efforts to complete the report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — your fee to us is based on efforts to complete the report. When it comes to investing in your house and settling on a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from us will help you make the wisest decisions.