If you are going to sell your home
you would be wise to invest in a professional
appraisal. Professional appraisals do not cost
money, they pay in the long run! Unless a
homeowner studies real estate values on a day to
day basis, like a professional appraiser does,
it's difficult for them to get a handle on real
estate values. We are not talking about how much
you have invested in your home, how much you
paid for it, or how much you want for it. We are
talking about the true market value of your
home.
Many people are surprised when
they find out that the market value of their
home is much more than they thought, so
investing in a professional appraisal actually
allowed these people to receive several thousand
more dollars than they thought they would when
their home was sold. Others have an inflated
opinion of their home's value and an appraisal
helped them to realistically price their home in
order for it to sell. An overpriced home will
not attract buyers, which means no offers and no
closing and that you have wasted valuable time,
money, and efforts. In addition an
appraisal will help you by pointing out needed
repairs and visible deficiencies in the property
which will allow you to correct these items
before placing it on the market. It is very hard
to be objective about your own home because of
your emotional attachment to it. A Professional
Appraiser is objective and will tell you what
you need to know, not just what you want to
hear.
For-Sale-By-Owner
(FSBO)
Homes that are listed for sale by
the owner, without the assistance of a real
estate agent, are known as FSBOs (pronounced
FIZZ-BO). Selling your home "on your own" will
require a significant amount of "homework" if
you're going to do it right. It's
very hard to be objective about your own home
because of your emotional attachment to it. One
piece of advice that is consistently given by
the experts in selling your home FSBO . . . .
Do NOT "Overprice" Your
Home!
In addition to helping you set a
realistic selling price so your home will
attract buyers, a professional appraisal is very
valuable as a negotiating tool once you have a
potential buyer. It gives you something concrete
to show your buyer. It's an independent third
party's opinion of your home's value, and not
just you saying how much it is worth. Potential
buyers know you have an emotional attachment to
your home and will be far more likely to give
credibility to a professional appraiser's value
opinion than yours.
Consultation
Maybe you feel
like you don't need an "appraisal" but you'd
still like some help gathering local property
and sales data. Our reports help you to make an
informed buying decision. We understand the
complexities of buying a home and know what you
are going through and will do our best to make
it easier for you by giving you a high quality,
professional appraisal that you can depend
on!
When you order a report from
us, you can expect. . . .
- Prompt response to your initial
inquiry: We will give you personalized
information for your particular appraisal need.
Just tell us your situation and we will make
suggestions. Quick turnaround time: Typically
one week or less from the date the request is
received. If you've chosen to receive a copy of
your appraisal or consulting report via the
Internet (EDI), you'll receive it within MINUTES
of its completion.
- Appraisal and consulting reports formats
to suit YOUR needs: When it comes to
appraisal and consulting, "One size does NOT fit
all!" We offer a variety of report types and
delivery methods. Express mail too slow? We can
deliver your report attached to a standard
email, or notify you of an Internet site to
download your report, the MINUTE it's completed!
- Quick response to follow-up
questions: Our reports are clearly written,
understandable, and meet or exceed the Uniform
Standards of Professional Practice that governs
the appraisal practice. If you have any
questions regarding your appraisal, after you've
read the report, we encourage you to email or
call us!
