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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 a lot more than they expected, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed them to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. There are also plenty of sellers who think their home is worth much more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house will not attract serious 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 on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house is sitting still on the market.

With today's fluctuating market conditions, you should definitely hire a licensed appraiser to get an accurate listing price for your home.

If you're working with an agent to list your property, then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays a list of houses for sale in your area. It's a good starting point when deciding your home's listing price. If you're going to minimize your home's time on the market and maximize your profit, this is a vital step.

In our opinion, though, you might also wish to consider an appraisal from a professional who tracks real estate values for living - PRIOR to putting your home on the market - even if you're working with an experienced real estate agent.

That's where comes in! We'll do a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your house's features.

can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will draw in potential buyers, and we can also:

Provide tips to help you negotiate once you find a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your home's state inside and out to wow potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems that might delay a closing
Decrease the chances of unexpected disputes that cause negotiations to fizzle
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through.

Improvements to add value to your home

can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home. Ask yourself "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Should I finish my kitchen remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal affect. A kitchen remodel might improve your home's appeal, but it may not justify the costs you'd pay.

We'll help you make some of these important decisions. Appraisers have no vested interest in your final selling price, like an agent do. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from is based on our efforts to finalize the report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete the report. When it comes to investing in your home and settling on a fair price to sell at, a professional appraisal from helps homeowners like you make the decisions.