Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact James Earp Appraisal Service

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 house is much more than they thought, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these sellers to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. Others have an 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 potential 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 its mortgage. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house is still sitting on the market.

Using a licensed appraiser is the top way to get an accurate listing price for your home in today's adapting market.

If you're working with an agent to list your home, then they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that includes comparable houses for sale in your area. It's a good starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This step is really important if you're going to maximize your profit and minimize the home's time on the market.

Even if you're working with the most experienced agent, it's definitely in your best interest to also have a third-party's objective opinion of value before you sign a Listing Agreement.

That's where James Earp Appraisal Service comes in! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your house's features.

James Earp Appraisal Service can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will bring in potential buyers, and we can also:

Be a valuable negotiating tool once you have a potential buyer
Blow away potential buyers with written proof of your house's condition inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Cut down the chances of unknown difficulties that can cause your sale to go up in smoke
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through.

Improvements to add value

James Earp Appraisal Service can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your property. Questions like "Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I 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. While a kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, it may not add nearly enough to the value to justify your expenses.

We'll help you make some of these important decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. Your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from James Earp Appraisal Service is based on our efforts to finalize your report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete your report. When it comes to investing in your home and settling on a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from us will help homeowners make the smartest decisions.