Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Michael Wilson

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

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their house is more than they estimated, 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. An appraisal helps those who have an inflated opinion of their home's price value to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house will not attract serious potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Each month that your home is still on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is sitting still on the market.

With today's changing market conditions, you should definitely appoint a licensed appraiser to get a correct listing price for your home.

Working with a real estate agent to list your house? More than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes a list of houses for sale in your town. It's a customary starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This step is vital if you're going to maximize your profit and minimize the home's time on the market.

But even if you've been working with an accomplished agent , it's in your best interest to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before signing a Listing Agreement.

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

In addition to assisting you with setting a realistic selling price so your home will intrigue buyers. A skillful appraisal from Michael Wilson can:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you find a potential buyer
Wow potential buyers with written proof of your house's condition inside and out
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Reduce chances of unexpected messes that can cause your sale to fall through
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Home improvements that add value

There are other important questions you should ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", prior to listing your house. Ask yourself "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Should I complete my closet remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. 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 don't have any vested interest in your final selling price, like an agent do. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Michael Wilson 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 finalize your report. 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 decisions.