Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Purdy Appraisal

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 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 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 will not attract serious buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your house stays on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

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

Working with a real estate agent to sell your property? Then they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays comparable houses for sale in your area. It's a good starting point when 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 logical move.

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

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

Purdy Appraisal can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will charm buyers, and we can also:

Help provide advice when negotiating once you have an interested buyer
Provide written proof of your home's shape inside and out to impress buyers
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make you aware of problems that might delay your closing
Cut down the chances of unexpected problems that can cause sales to deteriorate
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements that add value to your home

In addition to "how much?", there may be other important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your house. You should ask yourself questions like "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my kitchen remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything 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 the expenses.

Purdy Appraisal can help you with these important decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Purdy Appraisal 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 appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete the report. When it comes to investing in your house and setting a fair sale price, a professional appraisal from us helps you make the decisions.