Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Elite 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.

A lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the market value of their home is much more than they had planned, so investing in an appraisal from Elite Appraisal Services actually allowed them to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. Others have an over-inflated opinion of their home's value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced property will not 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. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house is sitting still on the market.

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

Working with an agent to list your home? More than likely, you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays selected sales houses in your area. It's a good starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This step is vital if you're going to maximize your profit and minimize the home's time on the market.

But even if you are working with the most expert agent, it's in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion of value prior to signing the Listing Agreement.

That's where Elite Appraisal Services comes in! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent both have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your home's features.

We're also experienced in assisting you with setting a realistic selling price so your home will intrigue potential buyers. A qualified appraisal from Elite Appraisal Services can:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you have found a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your house's state inside and out to wow potential buyers
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make you aware of problems
Reduce chances of unknown messes that can cause sales to flop
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Home improvements that add value

There are so many important questions to ask yourself before listing your property There are many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home -- and Elite Appraisal Services can help with that. You should ask yourself questions like "Would it be better to paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Should I finish my kitchen remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses have an effect on their value. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal affect. While a kitchen remodel may improve the appeal of a home, it might not add nearly enough to the value to justify the expenses.

Elite Appraisal Services can help you with these decisions. Unlike an agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Elite Appraisal Services is based on our efforts to complete the report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete the report. When it comes to investing in your home and settling on a fair sale price, a professional appraisal from Elite Appraisal Services will help you make the best decisions.