Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Rapid Appraisal Services

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

So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their home is a lot more than they'd planned, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these sellers 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. An overpriced house won't attract serious 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 the mortgage. In the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house sits on the market.

In today's evolving market, using a licensed appraiser is the #1 way to get an expert listing price for your home.

If you're working with a real estate agent to sell your house, then you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that includes comparable houses for sale in your town. It's a good starting point in determining your home's listing price. This step is crucial if you're going to maximize your profit and minimize the home's time on the market.

In our opinion, though, you might also wish to consider an appraisal from a professional who's sole occupation is to analyze real estate - BEFORE listing your home - even if you're working with an experienced real estate agent.

And that's where Rapid Appraisal Services can help you! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your home's features.

In addition to helping you decide on a realistic price to sell so your house will entice buyers. A polished appraisal from Rapid Appraisal Services can:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you have found a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your home's state inside and out to blow away buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems
Cut down the chances of unexpected dilemmas that can cause your sale to crumble
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

There are other important questions to ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", before listing your house. Questions like "Would it be better to paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Should I complete my kitchen remodel?" Many things that we do to our houses can affect their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. A kitchen remodel might improve your home's appeal, but it might not justify the costs you'd pay.

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 the sales price. An appraisal fee from Rapid Appraisal Services is based on our efforts to finalize your report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize the report. When it comes to investing in your home and setting a fair sale price, a professional appraisal from us will help you make the decisions.