Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Eagle 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 house is much more than they had planned, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed these people to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. Others have an over-inflated opinion of their home's value and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced property won't attract serious potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your home sits on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. In the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is still sitting on the market.

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

Working with a real estate agent to list your home? More than likely, you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that includes comparable sales in your area. It's a good starting point when deciding your home's listing price. If you're going to minimize the home's time on the market and maximize your profit, this is a crucial step.

But even if you've hired the most experienced real estate agent, it's definitely in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion of value before signing the Listing Agreement.

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

We're also experienced in helping you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will appeal to buyers. A polished appraisal from Eagle Appraisal Services can:

Be an extremely valuable negotiating tool once you have 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 you aware of problems
Reduce chances of unknown complications that can cause sales to fold
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Improvements that add value to your home

There are other important questions to ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", prior to listing your house. Questions like "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my closet remodel?" Everything we do to our houses have an effect on their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. 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.

Eagle Appraisal Services will step in and help make these decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Eagle Appraisal Services 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 the sales price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize the report. When it comes to investing in your house and setting a fair price to sell at, a professional appraisal from us helps you make the best decisions.