Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from .

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

So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their house is a lot more than they'd planned, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these people to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. An appraisal helps those who have an inflated opinion of their home's amount of value to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes don't attract serious buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your home stays on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house sits on the market.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the perfect way to get a factual listing price for your home in today's changing market.

Working with an agent to sell your house? More than likely, you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays a list of homes for sale in your town. It's a customary starting point when determining your home's listing price. For anyone looking to get most profit out of their house, which includes not having it for sale too long, this is a standard process.

Even if you've hired the most experienced real estate agent, it's in your best interest to also have a third-party's objective opinion before you sign a Listing Agreement.

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

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

Help provide advice when negotiating once you find an interested buyer
Provide written proof of your house's state inside and out to impress potential buyers
Make you aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Decrease the chances of unexpected obstacles that cause the process to crumble
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your house. Questions like "Would it be better to paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my kitchen remodel?" Everything we do to our houses can affect their value. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal affect. While a kitchen remodel may improve the appeal of a home, it might not add nearly enough to the value to justify your expenses.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. Appraisers have no vested interest in your final selling price, like a real estate agent do. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from is based on our efforts to complete your report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — our fees are based on efforts to finalize your report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from . When it comes to investing in your house and deciding on a fair sales price, we'll help you make the best decisions.