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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.

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their home is a lot more than they expected, so investing in a professional appraisal 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 over-inflated opinion of their home's price value to realistically price 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. Every month your house stays on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home sits on the market.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the top way to get an expert listing price for your home in today's adapting market.

If you're working with an agent to sell your home, more than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes comparable homes for sale in your area. It's a customary starting point in deciding your home's listing price. This is a crucial (and very common) step if your interests are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

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

And that's where can help you! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so both 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 skillful appraisal from can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will attract potential buyers, and we'll also:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you have found a potential buyer
Blow away potential buyers with written proof of your home's shape inside and out
Make you aware of problems and eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Reduce chances of unknown headaches that can cause sales to fall through
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the sale will go through.

Home improvements that add value

There are other important questions to ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", before listing your home. Ask yourself "Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my kitchen remodel?" Everything we do to our houses have an effect on their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. A kitchen remodel might improve the appeal of a home, but it may not justify the costs you'd pay.

will step in and help you make these important decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from 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 your report. So a professional appraisal from helps homeowners make the best decisions when it comes to investing in their houses and setting a fair sale price.