Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact RWA Appraisals

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 home is much more than they had planned, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed them 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 much more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house won't attract serious buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Every month your home sits on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. All the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home is sitting still on the market.

With today's fluctuating market conditions, you should definitely considering hiring a licensed appraiser to get an expert listing price for your home.

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Working with a real estate agent to list your property? Then you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays similar sales houses in your town. It's a good starting point in deciding your home's listing price. For anyone looking to get most profit out of their house, which includes not having it for sale too long, this is a natural move.

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

And that's where RWA Appraisals can help you! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent have an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

A polished appraisal from RWA Appraisals can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will intrigue buyers, and we'll also:

  • Provide tips to help you negotiate once you have found a prospective buyer
  • Provide written proof of your house's condition inside and out to impress buyers
  • Make you aware of problems and eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
  • Cut down the chances of unexpected complications that can cause sales to fall through
  • Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through.

Home improvements that add value

There are other important questions to ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", prior to listing your home. You should ask yourself questions like "Should we paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Should I finish my kitchen remodel?" Many things that we do to our houses have an effect on their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen might improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out expenses before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

We'll help you make some of these decisions. RWA Appraisals appraisers have no vested interest in what amount your home sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our fees are based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from RWA Appraisals 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 house and setting a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from us will help homeowners like you make the best decisions.

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