Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Area Appraisal Services, Inc.

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price.

Working with an agent to sell your home? Then you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays a list of sale homes in your area. It's a customary starting point when deciding your home's listing price. If you're going to minimize the house's time on the market and maximize your profit, this is a really important step.

However, it's also advantageous to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before signing the Listing Agreement, even if you're working with an experienced real estate agent.

That's where Area Appraisal Services, Inc. comes in! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so both 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.


	With today's adapting market conditions, you should definitely hire a licensed appraiser to get a correct listing price for your home. Contact us today.

Area Appraisal Services, Inc. can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice potential buyers, and we can also:

Provide tips to help you negotiate once you have found a an interested buyer
Blow away buyers with written proof of your house's condition inside and out
Make yourself aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Reduce chances of unknown disputes that can cause your sale to fizzle
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten

A lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the market value of their home is more than they estimated, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these people 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. An overpriced house won't attract serious buyers, which means you waste time and money and still have no offers. All the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is sitting still on the market.

Home improvements that add value

There are so many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home. Should we paint the outside of the house before we sell it... Should I complete my kitchen remodel... Nearly any project has the potential to influence value in some way. But each thing impacts value differently. While a kitchen remodel may improve the appeal of a home, it might not add nearly enough to the value to justify the expenses.

We'll help you make some of these decisions. Area Appraisal Services, Inc. appraisers have no vested interest in what amount your home sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price -- your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize the report. A professional appraisal from Area Appraisal Services, Inc. will help you make the sharpest decisions on investments to add value and deciding on a smart listing price.