Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from People's Choice Appraisals

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 expected, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed these sellers to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. There are also plenty of home sellers who think their home is worth much more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced property will not attract interested buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your house sits on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. All the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house is sitting still on the market.

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

Working with a real estate agent to list your home? Then they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes competing houses for sale in your local area. It's a customary starting point in determining your home's listing price. If you're going to minimize the house's time on the market and maximize your profit, this is a vital step.

But even if you have hired the most experienced real estate agent, it's in your best interest to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before you sign the Listing Agreement.

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

In addition to helping you set a realistic price to sell so your home will entice potential buyers. A polished appraisal from People's Choice Appraisals can:

Be a very valuable negotiating tool once you have a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your house's state inside and out to blow away potential buyers
Make you aware of problems and eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Reduce chances of unexpected quandaries that can cause your sale to fizzle
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements to add value

There are so many important questions to ask yourself before listing your property There are many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home -- and People's Choice Appraisals can help with that. You should ask yourself questions like "Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my closet remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But not everything will 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 the 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 fees are based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from People's Choice Appraisals 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 finalize the report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from People's Choice Appraisals. When it comes to investing in your home and deciding on a fair sales price, we'll help homeowners make the best decisions.