Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Appraisals By Michael

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price.

Are you working with a real estate agent to sell your property? Quite often they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays similar sales in your area. It's a customary starting point when deciding your home's listing price. If you're going to maximize your profit and minimize the house's time on the market, this is a crucial step.

Even if you're working with the most experienced real estate agent, it's in your best interest to also have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before you sign a Listing Agreement.

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


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

In addition to helping you decide on a realistic price to sell so your house will intrigue buyers, a polished appraisal from Appraisals By Michael can:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you find a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your home's shape inside and out to blow away potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make yourself aware of problems that might delay your closing
Cut down the chances of unknown problems that can cause your sale to fold
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through

A lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the market value of their home is a lot more than they expected, so investing in a professional appraisal from us 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 amount of value and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes will not attract serious potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

Improvements that add value to your home

Appraisals By Michael can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself before listing your house. Would it be better to paint the whole house before we sell it... Does the fence need replacing... Should I finish my closet remodel... Nearly any project has the potential to affect value in some way. But each thing affects value differently. Remodeling your kitchen may improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out expenses before diving in. It may 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 based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. A professional appraisal from Appraisals By Michael helps homeowners like you make the best-informed decisions on investments to add value and deciding on a fair sales price.