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sell your home you would be wise to invest in a professional appraisal.
Professional appraisals do not cost money, they pay in the long
run! Unless a homeowner studies real estate values on a day to
day basis, like a professional appraiser does, it's difficult
for them to get a handle on real estate values. We are not talking
about how much you have invested in your home, how much you paid
for it, or how much you want for it. We are talking about the
true market value of your home.
Many people are surprised when they find out that
the market value of their home is much more than they thought,
so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed these
people to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought
they would when their home was sold. Others have an inflated opinion
of their home's value and an appraisal helped them to realistically
price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced home will
not attract buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that
you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts.
In addition an appraisal will help you by pointing
out needed repairs and visible deficiencies in the property which
will allow you to correct these items before placing it on the
market. It is very hard to be objective about your own home because
of your emotional attachment to it. A Professional Appraiser is
objective and will tell you what you need to know, not just what
you want to hear.
For-Sale-By-Owner (FSBO)
Homes that are listed for sale by the owner, without the assistance
of a real estate agent, are known as FSBOs (pronounced FIZZ-BO).
Selling your home "on your own" will require a significant
amount of "homework" if you're going to do it right.
It's very hard to be objective about your own home
because of your emotional attachment to it. One piece of advice
that is consistently given by the experts in selling your home
FSBO . . . .
Do NOT "Overprice" Your
Home!
In addition to helping you set a realistic selling price so your
home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal is very valuable
as a negotiating tool once you have a potential buyer. It gives
you something concrete to show your buyer. It's an independent
third party's opinion of your home's value, and not just you saying
how much it is worth. Potential buyers know you have an emotional
attachment to your home and will be far more likely to give credibility
to a professional appraiser's value opinion than yours.
Consultation
Maybe you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but
you'd still like some help gathering local property and sales
data. Our reports help you to make an informed buying decision.
We understand the complexities of buying a home and know what
you are going through and will do our best to make it easier for
you by giving you a high quality, professional appraisal that
you can depend on!
When you order a report from us, you can expect. . . .
- Prompt response to your initial inquiry:
We will give you personalized information for your particular
appraisal need. Just tell us your situation and we will make
suggestions. Quick turnaround time: Typically one week or less
from the date the request is received. If you've chosen to receive
a copy of your appraisal or consulting report via the Internet
(EDI), you'll receive it within MINUTES of its completion.
- Appraisal and consulting reports formats to suit
YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting,
"One size does NOT fit all!" We offer a variety of
report types and delivery methods. Express mail too slow? We
can deliver your report attached to a standard email, or notify
you of an Internet site to download your report, the MINUTE
it's completed!
- Quick response to follow-up questions: Our
reports are clearly written, understandable, and meet or exceed
the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs
the appraisal practice. If you have any questions regarding
your appraisal, after you've read the report, we encourage you
to email or call us!
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