Getting an appraisal from Associate Appraisals before putting your Akron home on the market saves you time and money.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in a professional appraisal. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it pays you in the long run! Unless the homeowner makes a career out of studying real estate values, like an appraiser, it's hard for them to understand the nuances of local real estate values.

We are not talking about how much you have invested in your home, or the amount you need to get for it. Rather, the appraisal measures how much your home will bring on the open market.

Contact us for details regarding our specialized services for home sellers.

Need help setting a price when selling yourself?

Quite a few OH homeowners are deciding to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the help of a real estate agent. But to do it right, with minimal waiting and for the best price, you need a professional appraisal. It can be very difficult to get objective opinions, it can be very hard to take an objective look at own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will inform you of what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

In addition to helping you set a astute asking price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Be a very valuable negotiating tool while speaking with a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the condition of your home inside and out
  • Alert you of issues and eliminate last-minute repair hassles that might delay a closing
  • Help lower the chances of hidden problems that cause sales to deteriorate

Folks are sometimes surprised to discover their home's value is higher than they first thought. So investing in a professional appraisal allowed them to receive thousands more than they originally expected. Alternatively, some people have an exaggerated opinion when they put a value on their home, and an appraisal helped them to to set a more reasonable price their home allowing them to quickly sell it rather than sitting on the market for months. An overpriced home rarely attracts buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, which can waste your valuable time and drain your resources while getting nothing done

Pre-listing appraisals in Summit County

You might have a highly experienced agent but it's in your best interest to have of your home's value to signing a listing agreement. And that's where Associate Appraisals comes in. An appraisal can be extremely helpful in this scenario. You and agent will get a complete breakdown of the unique features of your property which will give you insight into how the local real estate market is performing with a detailed analysis of the latest comparable properties in the area.

Serving OH with the very best real estate consulting services

Not sure if you need an entire appraisal but are looking for information about the health of your area's real estate? Maybe you feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you require some help gathering local property and sales data. We offer services designed for the needs of clients like you to assist with your real estate decisions.

This is a little bit of what you can expect when you order an appraisal through ....

  • Immediate response to your initial inquiry: We will provide you with information tailored for your particular appraisal need. Just explain your situation and provide suggestions.
  • Quick turnarounds on appraisals: Usually in a weeks time or less from the date we receive the request, we can have a PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Appraisal and consulting report formats that suit YOUR needs: We've done a large amount of assignments, and we know that in the art of real estateconsulting and appraising there is no typical or standard, "generic" assignment. We offer a variety of types of reports, and have an abundance of experience at providing appraisals to consumers that keep the industry jargon to a minimum in an easy to read format without a lot of industry jargon.
  • Fast reply to follow-up questions: Documents we deliver are clearly written, easy to understand, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. Should you have any questions regarding your appraisal, after you've read through the report, we suggest that you email or call us!