Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from 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.

So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their house is more than they estimated, 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 over-inflated opinion of their home's price value and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house will not attract serious buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Each month that your home is still sitting on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home is still sitting on the market.

In today's ever-changing market, appointing a licensed appraiser is the #1 way to get a factual listing price for your home.

If you're working with an agent to list your property, then they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes similar sale homes in your town. It's a good starting point when determining your home's listing price. This is a really important step if your goals are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

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

And that's where James Earp Appraisal Service can help you! We can do 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 charm buyers, and we can also:

Provide tips to help you negotiate once you have found a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your house's state inside and out to wow potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Decrease the chances of unexpected predicaments that cause the process to crumble
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Home improvements that add value

James Earp Appraisal Service can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself before listing your house. Questions like "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my kitchen remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses have an effect on their value. But, not all of them have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen might improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out expenses before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

James Earp Appraisal Service can help you with these important decisions. James Earp Appraisal Service appraisers have no vested interest in what amount your home sells for, unlike an agent. Your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of the sales 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 your home's sale price — our fees are based on efforts to complete the report. A professional appraisal from James Earp Appraisal Service will help you make the decisions on investing in their house and deciding on a fair price to sell at.