Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Martin Appraisal Co.

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 home 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 a lot more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house won't attract buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Each month that your home is still on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. All the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home sits on the market.

With today's fluctuating market conditions, you should definitely hire a licensed appraiser to get an accurate listing price for your home.

Are you working with a real estate agent to sell your home? Quite often they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that includes a list of homes for sale in your local area. It's a customary starting point when determining your home's listing price. For anyone looking to get most profit out of their house, which includes not having it for sale too long, this is a natural move.

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

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

Martin Appraisal Co. can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice potential buyers, and we can also:

Be an extremely valuable negotiating tool once you find a prospective buyer
Impress buyers with written proof of your home's quality inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems
Reduce chances of unknown predicaments that can cause sales to flop
Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through.

Improvements to add value to your home

In addition to "how much?", there may be equally important questions to ask yourself before listing your home. Questions like "Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my closet 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 your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out the expenses involved before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

We can step in and help you make these decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. Our fees are based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Martin Appraisal Co. is based on our efforts to complete your report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — your fee to us is based on efforts to complete your report. When it comes to investing in your house and setting a fair sale price, a professional appraisal from us will help homeowners like you make the decisions.