Real Estate Analysis and Commentary.

If you are selling your home, you will need to have it appraised. An appraisal is an estimate of the value of your home. The appraiser will look at a number of factors, including the condition of your home, the location, and recent sales of similar homes in the area.

There are a few things you can do to prepare your home for an appraisal.

1. Tidying up the house. This may seem obvious, but it is important to make sure your home is clean and tidy when the appraiser arrives. This means picking up clutter, vacuuming, dusting, and mopping. If you have any major repairs that need to be done, such as a leaky faucet or a broken window, it is best to have them fixed before the appraisal.
2. Getting a list of updates completed recently. If you have made any updates to your home, such as new flooring, a new roof, or a new kitchen, it is important to get a list of these updates together. This will help the appraiser to understand the value of your home.
3. Securing all pets and animals. If you have any pets or animals, it is important to secure them before the appraiser arrives. This means putting them in a kennel, a room, or a backyard. You do not want the appraiser to be distracted by your pets or animals.

By following these tips, you can help to ensure that your home is appraised fairly.

Here are some additional tips for preparing your home for an appraisal:

• Open all of the curtains and blinds so that the appraiser can see the natural light in your home.
• Depersonalize your home as much as possible. This means removing any personal items, such as family photos, from the walls.
• Turn on all of the lights in your home. This will help the appraiser to get a better sense of the size and layout of your home.
• Provide the appraiser with a copy of your home's floor plan. This will help them to navigate your home more easily.
• Be available to answer any questions that the appraiser may have.

By following these tips, you can make the appraisal process go more smoothly and help to ensure that your home is appraised fairly.