Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Barnes Appraisal Service

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price. If you're working with An agent to list your home, more than likely, you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays a list of sales in your area. It's a good starting point when determining your home's listing price. For anyone looking to get most profit out of their house, which includes not having it for sale too long, this is a standard process.

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

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

Using a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get a proper listing price for your home in today's ever-changing market. Contact us today.

In addition to helping you decide on a realistic price to sell so your house will entice buyers, a professional appraisal from Barnes Appraisal Service can:
  • Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you have found a a prospective buyer
  • Provide written proof of your home's condition inside and out to blow away potential buyers
  • Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make yourself aware of problems
  • Decrease the chances of unexpected quandaries that cause negotiations to fizzle
  • Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the sale will go through
Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their house is much more than they had planned, 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. Others have an inflated opinion of their home's estimated value and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced home won't attract interested buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

Improvements to add value

Barnes Appraisal Service can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your property. Should we paint the whole house before we sell it... Does the tile need replacing... Do I need to finish my kitchen remodel... Nearly any project will influence value in some way. Unfortunately, not all of them have an effect commensurate with their cost. A kitchen remodel might improve your home's appeal, but it may not justify the expenses involved.

We can step in and help you make these decisions. Appraisers have no vested interest in your final selling price, like a real estate agent on commission will. Your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. When it comes to investing in your house and settling on a fair sales price, A professional appraisal from us will help you make the sharpest decisions.