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.

A lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the market value of their home is much more than they thought, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these sellers to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. Others have an inflated opinion of their home's value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house will not attract serious buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Every month your house stays on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house is sitting still on the market.

In today's ever-changing market, appointing a licensed appraiser is the perfect way to get a fair listing price for your home.

Are you working with an agent to sell your home? Quite often you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays competing houses for sale in your area. It's a good starting point when determining your home's listing price. This is a vital (and very common) step if your main objectives are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

But even if you're working with an accomplished real estate agent , it's in your best interest to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before signing a Listing Agreement.

That's where Salt Lake Appraising Company comes in! We'll do a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

We're also experienced in helping you decide on a realistic price to sell so your home will attract potential buyers. A polished appraisal from Salt Lake Appraising Company can:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you have found a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your home's quality inside and out to blow away potential buyers
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make you aware of problems
Reduce chances of unexpected problems that can cause your sale to flop
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements that add value to your home

Salt Lake Appraising Company can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself before listing your house. You should ask yourself questions like "Would it be better to paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Should I complete my closet remodel?" Many things which 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.

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 an agent. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Salt Lake Appraising Company 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 fees are based on efforts to complete the report. When it comes to investing in your house and settling on a fair price to sell at, a professional appraisal from us will help you make the best decisions.