Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from McCarthy Real Estate, Inc., Appraisal ServicesA lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the market value of their home is a lot more than they expected, so investing in an appraisal from McCarthy Real Estate, Inc., Appraisal Services actually allowed these sellers 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. An overpriced property will not attract buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Each month that your home is still sitting on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house sits on the market. In today's adapting market, hiring a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get a precise listing price for your home. Contact usIf you're working with a real estate agent to list your house, then you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes selected sale homes in your town. It's a good starting point when determining your home's listing price. This is a really important (and very common) step if your interests are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market. However, it's definitely in your best interest to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before signing the Listing Agreement, even if you are working with an experienced agent. That's where we come in! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent both have an accurate description of your home's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps". In addition to helping you set a realistic price to sell so your house will bring in potential buyers. An expert appraisal from McCarthy Real Estate, Inc., Appraisal Services can:
Home improvements that add valueIn addition to "how much?", there may be more important questions to ask yourself before listing your house. You should ask yourself questions like "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third 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. Remodeling your kitchen may improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out expenses before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved. McCarthy Real Estate, Inc., Appraisal Services can help you with these decisions. 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 the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from McCarthy Real Estate, Inc., Appraisal Services is based on our efforts to finalize the report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete the report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from McCarthy Real Estate, Inc., Appraisal Services. When it comes to investing in your house and setting a fair sale price, we'll help you make the best decisions. |