Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from 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.

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their home is more than they estimated, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed these people to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. 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 realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes do 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 the mortgage. All the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home sits on the market.

In today's changing market, hiring a licensed appraiser is the top way to get a precise listing price for your home.

Working with an agent to list your property? More than likely, they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays comparable sale homes in your town. It's a customary starting point in deciding your home's listing price. This step is really important if you're going to minimize the house's time on the market and maximize your profit.

Even if you're working with an expert agent , it's in your best interest to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before you sign the Listing Agreement.

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

We're also experienced in helping you set a realistic selling price so your house will interest potential buyers. An expert appraisal from RWA Appraisals can:

Be a very valuable negotiating tool once you have a prospective buyer
Impress potential buyers with written proof of your house's state inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Cut down the chances of unexpected issues that can cause your sale to break down
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the sale will go through.

Improvements to add value to your home

In addition to "how much?", there may be other equally important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your house. You should ask yourself questions like "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Should I complete my kitchen remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses can affect their value. But, not all of them have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen may improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out your expenses before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

We'll step in and help make these important decisions. Appraisers have no vested interest in your final selling price, like an agent do. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from RWA Appraisals is based on our efforts to complete 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 finalize the report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from RWA Appraisals. When it comes to investing in your house and deciding on a fair sales price, we'll help you make the sharpest decisions.