Getting an appraisal from Martin Appraisal Co. before putting your Eugene home on the market saves you time and money.

If you're planning on selling your home soon, a professional appraisal is absolutely necessary. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it pays you in the long run! Unless the homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like a professional appraiser does, it's hard for them to understand the nuances of local real estate values.

We are not talking about the costs of purchasing and upgrading your home, or how much you want to sell it for. Rather, the appraisal measures your home's market value.

Contact us for details regarding services specialized for home sellers.

For Sale By Owner?

An increasing amount of OR homeowners are deciding to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the help of a real estate agent. But to do it right, with minimal waiting and for top dollar, you need a expert appraiser. It can be very difficult to get objective opinions, it can be very hard to take an objective look at own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will inform you of what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

Not only will getting a professional appraisal help you set a realistic selling price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Give you an advantage while bargaining while speaking with a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the condition of your home's interior and exterior
  • Alert you of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles that might stall a closing
  • Prevent the odds of unknown problems that cause sales to backslide

Folks are sometimes surprised to discover their home's value is more than they originally believed. So by taking the first step and spending a little on a professional appraisal allowed them to get thousands more than they expected they would get. Alternatively, some people have an inflated opinion of the value of their home, and an appraisal gave then the assistance they needed in order to set a more reasonable price their home in order for it to sell quickly rather than waiting on the market for months. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, which can waste your valuable time and drain your resources while getting nothing done

Get a comprehensive appraisal before listing

You may have an extremely skilled agent but it's in your best interest to get of your home's value to finalizing a listing agreement. And that's where Martin Appraisal Co. comes in. An appraisal can be extremely helpful in a scenario like this. You and agent will get a comprehensive description of the unique features of your property and give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a record of recent comparable properties in the area.

Serving OR with the highest quality real estate consulting services

Have you decided against an entire appraisal but are looking for information about the real estate market in your area? You might feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you need some help gathering local sales and property data. We have services designed especially for consumers like you to help with your real estate decisions.

This is a little bit of what to expect when you place an order for an appraisal through ....

  • Prompt response to your initial inquiry: We tailor information to the needs of our clients Just explain your situation and offer you suggestions.
  • Fast turnaround time: Typically one week or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a copy, in PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Appraisal and consulting report formats that suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, "One size does NOT fit all." We offer many different of types of reports, and have know how at providing appraisals to consumers that keep the industry jargon to a minimum in an easy to read format without a lot of industry jargon.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a fast follow-up from Martin Appraisal Co.: When we create reports, we make sure they are clearly written, understandable, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. Should you have any questions dealing your appraisal, once you've read through the report, feel free to give us a call or email us!