Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Astute Appraisals, Inc.

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 much more than they thought, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed them to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. An appraisal helps those who have an over-inflated opinion of their home's estimated value to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house will not attract serious potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your house stays on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is sitting still on the market.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the top way to get an expert listing price for your home in today's ever-changing market.

Working with a real estate agent to list your house? More than likely, you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays similar sale homes in your area. It's a good starting point when determining your home's listing price. This step is vital 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 prior to signing a Listing Agreement, even if you've been working with an experienced real estate agent.

And that's where Astute Appraisals, Inc. comes in! We can 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 home's features.

A skillful appraisal from Astute Appraisals, Inc. can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will attract buyers, and we'll also:

Provide tips to help you negotiate once you have found an interested buyer
Blow away potential buyers with written proof of your house's quality inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems
Decrease the chances of unexpected issues that cause negotiations to crumble
Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements to add value

In addition to "how much?", there may be equally important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your house. You should ask yourself questions like "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my closet remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses can affect their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. A kitchen remodel might improve the appeal of a home, but it might not justify the expenses involved.

We can step in and help you make these decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Astute Appraisals, Inc. is based on our efforts to finalize your 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 your report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Astute Appraisals, Inc.. When it comes to investing in your home and setting a fair price to sell at, we'll help you make the sharpest decisions.