Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Residential 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. Working with an agent to list your house? Then they'll give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays similar homes 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 your home's time on the market and maximize your profit, this is a vital step.

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

And that's where Residential Appraisal Service comes in! We'll do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your home's features.

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

Residential Appraisal Service can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will intrigue buyers, and we can also:
  • Provide tips to help you negotiate once you find a potential buyer
  • Provide written proof of your house's quality inside and out to impress potential buyers
  • Make yourself aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
  • Reduce chances of unknown predicaments that can cause your sale to fizzle
  • Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through
So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their house is much more than they had planned, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these people to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. There are also plenty of sellers who think their home is worth much more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, which means you waste time and money and still have no offers. Each month that your home is still sitting on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage.

Improvements to add value to your home

There are many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home -- and Residential Appraisal Service can help with that. Should we paint the whole house before we sell it... Should I put in that third bathroom... Do I need to finish my kitchen remodel... Virtually any project can influence value in some way. Unfortunately, not all of them have an effect commensurate with their cost. Remodeling your kitchen may 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.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. Unlike an agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price -- our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete your report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Residential Appraisal Service. When it comes to investing in your home and setting a fair sales price, we'll help you make the most financially sound decisions.