Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Hometown Appraisals Inc.

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price. Working with a real estate agent to list your home? More than likely, you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that includes a list of homes for sale in your local area. It's a good starting point when determining your home's listing price. This is a really important (and very common) step if your intentions are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

In our opinion, however, you should also get an appraisal from someone who's sole occupation is to analyze real estate - BEFORE putting your home on the market - even if you're working with an experienced real estate agent.

And that's where Hometown Appraisals Inc. comes in! We can do 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".

In today's adapting market, hiring a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get a solid listing price for your home. Contact us today.

We're also experienced in assisting you with setting a realistic price to sell so your house will intrigue buyers, an efficient appraisal from Hometown Appraisals Inc. can:
  • Provide tips to help you negotiate once you have a an interested buyer
  • Wow potential buyers with written proof of your home's quality inside and out
  • Make yourself aware of problems and eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
  • Decrease the chances of unknown headaches that cause the process to flop
  • Do away with waiting 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 thought, so investing in an appraisal from Hometown Appraisals Inc. actually allowed these people 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 realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes don't attract serious buyers, which means you squander time and (not to mention) money and are left with no prospects for buying your home. All the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

Hometown Appraisals Inc. can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself before listing your house. Should we paint the outside of the house before we sell it... Does the fence need replacing... Do I need to finish my closet remodel... Almost any project can influence value in some way. But not everything will have the same bang for the buck. A kitchen remodel might improve your home's appeal, but it may not justify the costs you'd pay.

We'll help you make some of these important decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. Your fee to us is based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Hometown Appraisals Inc.. When it comes to investing in your home and deciding on a fair sale price, we'll help you make the best decisions.