Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from .

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 more than they estimated, so investing in an appraisal from actually allowed these people to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. There are also plenty of home sellers who think their home is worth a lot more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced property won't attract serious potential buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Each month that your home is still on the market is another month you have to pay its 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 top way to get an exact listing price for your home in today's adapting market.

If you're working with a real estate agent to sell your home, more than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes a list of homes for sale in your town. It's a good starting point when 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 might also wish to consider an appraisal from someone who tracks real estate values for living - BEFORE putting your home on the market - even if you're 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 an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

We're also experienced in helping you set a realistic price to sell so your home will attract buyers. A polished appraisal from can:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you have an interested buyer
Blow away potential buyers with written proof of your home's state inside and out
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make you aware of problems
Reduce chances of unexpected dilemmas that can cause your sale to deteriorate
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Home improvements that add value

There are other important questions to ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", before listing your house. Questions like "Would it be better to paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Should I finish my closet remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses can affect their value. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal affect. A kitchen remodel might improve the appeal of a home, but it might not justify the costs you'd pay.

can help you with these important decisions. Appraisers don't have any vested interest in your final selling price, like an agent do. Your fee to us is 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 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 finalize the report. When it comes to investing in your home and deciding on a fair price to sell at, a professional appraisal from us helps homeowners like you make the best decisions.