Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Integrity Appraisal Services

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 home is a lot more than they expected, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed these sellers 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 a lot 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 property won't attract 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 you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get a correct listing price for your home in today's evolving market.

If you're working with a real estate agent to list your home, more than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes comparable houses for sale in your area. It's a good starting point in deciding your home's listing price. This step is really important if you're going to minimize your house's time on the market and maximize your profit.

However, it's definitely in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion before signing a Listing Agreement, even if you are working with an experienced real estate agent.

And that's where Integrity Appraisal Services can help you! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent both have an accurate description of your home's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

Integrity Appraisal Services can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice potential buyers, and we can also:

Provide tips to help you negotiate once you have a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your home's shape inside and out to impress potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Cut down the chances of unexpected difficulties that can cause your sale to flop
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal will close.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

There are other important questions you should ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", before listing your house. Questions like "Would it be better to paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Should I finish my closet remodel?" Everything we do to our houses can have an effect on their value. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen might improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out the costs involved before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. Unlike an agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Integrity Appraisal Services 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 — your fee to us is based on efforts to complete the report. A professional appraisal from Integrity Appraisal Services will help you make the smartest decisions on investing in their house and setting a fair sales price.