Home Seller Services

Here's how we can help you sell your home:

If you are going to sell your home you would be wise to invest in a professional appraisal. Assess the market value of your home. 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 actual 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 turn potential buyers away.

In addition, an appraisal will help you by pointing out needed repairs and visible deficiencies in the property, allowing you to correct these items before placing it on the market.

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).  One piece of advice that is consistently given by real estate 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's an independent third party's opinion of your home's value.

When you order a report from us, you can expect. . . .

  • Consultation

    Maybe you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you'd still like some help gathering local property and sales data. We can provide low cost sales and listing reports that help you to make an informed decision about buying a home. 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. . . .

    A prompt response: Typically turnaround times are one week or less from the date the request is received. If you've chosen to received a copy of your appraisal or consult report via the Internet, you'll receive it within minutes of it's completion. 

    Personalized information: We offer a variety of report types and we will give you information for your particular appraisal need. Just tell us your situation and we will make suggestions.

    Convenient delivery methods: 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!

    Easy to understand reports: 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!


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