Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Salt Lake Appraising Company

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 a lot more than they'd planned, 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. An appraisal helps those who have an over-inflated opinion of their home's price value to decide on a realistic price for 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 on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

In today's evolving market, hiring a licensed appraiser is the perfect way to get a fair listing price for your home.

Working with a real estate agent to sell your home? More than likely, they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes similar houses for sale in your local area. It's a good starting point in determining 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 vital step.

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

And that's where Salt Lake Appraising Company comes in! We'll do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent both have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your house's features.

We're also experienced in assisting you with setting a realistic price to sell so your house will appeal to buyers. A knowledgeable appraisal from Salt Lake Appraising Company can:

Be a very valuable negotiating tool once you find a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your house's condition inside and out to impress potential buyers
Make you aware of problems and eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Decrease the chances of unexpected messes that cause negotiations to go up in smoke
Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal will close.

Improvements to add value to your home

Salt Lake Appraising Company can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself before listing your house. Ask yourself "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my kitchen remodel?" Everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But, not all of them have an equal affect. A kitchen remodel might improve the appeal of a home, but it might not justify the expenses involved.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Salt Lake Appraising Company is based on our efforts to complete your report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — our fees are based on efforts to finalize the report. When it comes to investing in your home and setting a fair sale price, a professional appraisal from us helps homeowners make the best decisions.