Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from Appraisal House, Inc..

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

A lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the market value of their home is much more than they thought, 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. 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. Overpriced homes do 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 the mortgage. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home is still sitting on the market.

With today's ever-changing market conditions, you should definitely appoint a licensed appraiser to get an accurate listing price for your home.

Are you working with an agent to list your home? Quite often you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes a list of homes for sale in your area. It's a good starting point when deciding 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.

However, it's also advantageous to have a third-party's objective opinion of value before signing a Listing Agreement, even if you have hired an experienced real estate agent.

That's where Appraisal House, Inc. comes in! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent both have an accurate description of your home'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 price to sell so your house will attract potential buyers. A polished appraisal from Appraisal House, Inc. can:

Help provide advice when negotiating once you have found a potential buyer
Impress buyers with written proof of your home's state inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems that might delay a closing
Decrease the chances of unknown disputes that cause negotiations to fizzle
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal will close.

Home improvements that add value

In addition to "how much?", there may be other important questions to ask yourself before listing your home. You should ask yourself questions like "Would it be better to paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my closet remodel?" Many things that we do to our houses can have an effect on their value. Unfortunately, not all of them 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 the expenses.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. Appraisal House, Inc. appraisers have no vested interest in what amount the home sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Appraisal House, Inc. is based on our efforts to finalize your 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 your report. When it comes to investing in your house and deciding on a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from Appraisal House, Inc. will help homeowners make the sharpest decisions.