Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Erbes Appraisals, Inc.

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 thought, 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. There are also plenty of home 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. Overpriced homes don'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 sitting on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is sitting still on the market.

In today's fluctuating market, appointing a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get a correct listing price for your home.

Are you working with a real estate agent to list your home? More than likely, you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes comparable sales in your local area. It's a customary starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This step is really important if you're going to maximize your profit and minimize your house's time on the market.

However, it's also advantageous to have a third-party's objective opinion before you sign the Listing Agreement, even if you have hired the most experienced agent.

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

An efficient appraisal from Erbes Appraisals, Inc. can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will attract potential buyers, and we'll also:

Provide tips to help you negotiate once you find an interested buyer
Provide written proof of your home's condition inside and out to blow away potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Decrease the chances of unexpected messes that cause the process to crumble
Do away with waiting 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?", before listing your home. Questions like "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my kitchen 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. While a kitchen remodel may improve the appeal of a home, it might not add nearly enough to the value to justify your expenses.

We'll step in and help you make these decisions. Unlike a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Erbes Appraisals, Inc. 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 — our fees are based on efforts to complete the report. When it comes to investing in your home and setting a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from Erbes Appraisals, Inc. will help homeowners make the wisest decisions.