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If you were going to sell your home you would be
wise to invest in a professional appraisal. An appraisal is an
investment because and appraisal pays 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. This
means no offers, no closing, and wasted 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 difficult 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.
Homes that are listed for sale by the owner,
without the assistance of a real estate agent, are known as F.S.B.O.'s
(pronounced FIZZ-BO). Selling your home "on your own" will require a
significant amount of "homework" if you're going to do it right.
One piece of advice that is consistently given by
the experts in selling your home F.S.B.O. is
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 than the homwowner's opinion.
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!
- 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 appraisals and/or 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 where
you can download your report the moment 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 govern the appraisal
practice. After you have read the appraisal report, should you have any
questions or concerns, we encourage you to email or call us directly.
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