Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Associate Appraisals

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price.

A lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the market value of their house is much more than they thought, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed them 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 value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes don't attract serious potential 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 sitting on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home is sitting still on the market.

With today's changing market conditions, you should definitely use a licensed appraiser to get a just listing price for your home.

Working with a real estate agent to list your home? More than likely, you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes comparable sales houses in your local area. It's a good starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This step is really important if you're going to minimize the house's time on the market and maximize your profit.

However, it's also advantageous to have a third-party's objective opinion of value before you sign the Listing Agreement, even if you are working with an experienced agent.

And that's where Associate Appraisals comes in! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent both have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your home's features.

A polished appraisal from Associate Appraisals can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice potential buyers, and we'll also:

Be a very valuable negotiating tool once you have an interested buyer
Provide written proof of your home's state inside and out to blow away buyers
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Reduce chances of unexpected obstacles that can cause sales to flop
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the sale will go through.

Home improvements that add value

In addition to "how much?", there may be other equally important questions to ask yourself before listing your home. Questions like "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Should I finish my closet remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect 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 the expenses.

We'll help you make some of these important decisions. Appraisers have no vested interest in your final selling price, like a real estate 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 Associate Appraisals is based on our efforts to finalize the report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — our fees are based on efforts to finalize the report. When it comes to investing in your house and deciding on a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from Associate Appraisals helps homeowners make the best decisions.