Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Crowe Appraisals

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 much more than they thought, so investing in an appraisal from Crowe Appraisals 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 price value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced property won't attract potential buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. 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.

In today's fluctuating market, hiring a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get a correct listing price for your home.

If you're working with an agent to sell your house, then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays selected houses for sale in your local area. It's a good starting point in determining your home's listing price. This is a crucial step if your goals are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

Even if you've hired the most experienced real estate agent, it's definitely in your best interest to also have a third-party's objective opinion before you sign the Listing Agreement.

That's where we come in! We'll 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".

Crowe Appraisals can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice potential buyers, and we can also:

Provide tips to help you negotiate once you find a potential buyer
Wow potential buyers with written proof of your house's state inside and out
Make you aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Decrease the chances of unknown issues that cause negotiations to fall through
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal will close.

Improvements to add value to your home

There are other important questions to ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", before listing your home. Ask yourself "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my kitchen remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen may improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out your expenses 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. Appraisers have no vested interest in your final selling price, like an agent do. Your fee to us is based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Crowe Appraisals is based on our efforts to finalize the report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete your report. So a professional appraisal from Crowe Appraisals will help you make the best decisions when it comes to investing in their houses and setting a fair price to sell at.