Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Whittaker Realty 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 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 a lot 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 serious buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Every month your home stays on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. All the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house sits on the market.

With today's ever-changing market conditions, you should definitely use a licensed appraiser to get a skillful listing price for your home.

Working with an agent to sell your property? More than likely, you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays a list of sale homes in your area. It's a customary starting point in determining 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 standard move.

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

That's where we come in! We can perform 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 home's features.

In addition to helping you set a realistic selling price so your home will interest buyers. A knowledgeable appraisal from Whittaker Realty Appraisals can:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you have found a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your house's condition inside and out to blow away potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems
Cut down the chances of unknown difficulties that can cause your sale to fizzle
Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Home improvements that add value

There are so many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your property There are many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home -- and Whittaker Realty Appraisals can help with that. Questions like "Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my closet remodel?" Everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. A kitchen remodel may improve the appeal of a home, but it may not justify the costs you'd pay.

We'll step in and help you make these important decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Whittaker Realty 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. A professional appraisal from Whittaker Realty Appraisals helps homeowners make the smartest decisions on investing in their homes and setting a fair sales price.