Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Realty Valuators, Inc

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

A lot of sellers are shocked 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 them 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 price value and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house will not attract 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 the mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is still sitting on the market.

Using a licensed appraiser is the top way to get a sharp listing price for your home in today's evolving market.

If you're working with an agent to sell your property, more than likely, they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays similar houses for sale in your local area. It's a customary starting point in determining your home's listing price. This is a really important step if your intentions are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

However, it's also advantageous to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value prior to signing a Listing Agreement, even if you've hired an experienced real estate agent.

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

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

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you have found a prospective buyer
Blow away potential buyers with written proof of your house's condition inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Reduce chances of unexpected issues that can cause sales to flop
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten.

Home improvements that add value

There are other important questions you should ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", prior to listing your house. Ask yourself "Would it be better to paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my kitchen remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. Remodeling your kitchen might improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out your costs before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

We can step in and help make these important decisions. Unlike a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Our fees are based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Realty Valuators, Inc is based on our efforts to complete your report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize your report. A professional appraisal from Realty Valuators, Inc will help you make the decisions when it comes to investing in their houses and settling on a fair sale price.