Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Associated Appraisal Service

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 a lot more than they expected, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed these sellers to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. Others have an over-inflated opinion of their home's price value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced property won't 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 on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is still sitting on the market.

Using a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get a just listing price for your home in today's evolving market.

If you're working with an agent to list your house, more than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes a list of sales in your town. It's a good starting point in determining your home's listing price. If you're going to maximize your profit and minimize your home's time on the market, this is a really important step.

However, it's definitely in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion before you sign the Listing Agreement, even if you are working with an experienced real estate agent.

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

In addition to assisting you with setting a realistic price to sell so your home will intrigue potential buyers. A qualified appraisal from Associated Appraisal Service can:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you have a prospective buyer
Impress buyers with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
Make you aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Decrease the chances of unexpected predicaments that cause the process to go up in smoke
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through.

Improvements that add value to your home

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

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. Associated Appraisal Service appraisers have no vested interest in the amount your home sells for, unlike a real estate agent. 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 Associated Appraisal Service 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 — our fees are based on efforts to finalize your report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Associated Appraisal Service. When it comes to investing in your house and setting a fair sales price, we'll help you make the decisions.