Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Faye Ardoin

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price.

If you're working with a real estate agent to list your home, then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays comparable sales houses in your area. It's a good starting point in determining your home's listing price. This step is really important if you're going to minimize your house's time on the market and maximize your profit.

However, it's also advantageous to have a third-party's objective opinion before you sign the Listing Agreement, even if you have hired the most experienced agent.

That's where we come in! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent have an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".


	Using a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get a solid listing price for your home in today's changing market. Contact us today.

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

Be a valuable negotiating tool once you have found a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your home's shape inside and out to wow potential buyers
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make yourself aware of problems that might delay your closing
Reduce chances of unknown headaches that can cause sales to deteriorate
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten

So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their house is much more than they had planned, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed them to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. Others have an inflated opinion of their home's value and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes don't attract serious buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. In the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

Improvements to add value to your home

In addition to "how much?", there may be equally important questions to ask yourself before listing your home. Would it be better to paint the outside of the house before we sell it... Should I put in that new bathroom... Do I need to finish my closet remodel... Almost any project will affect value in some way. Unfortunately, not all of them have an effect commensurate with their cost. While a kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, it might not add nearly enough to the value to justify your expenses.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. Appraisers don't have any vested interest in your final selling price, like a real estate agent on commission will. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price -- your fee to us is based on efforts to complete the report. When it comes to investing in your house and deciding on a fair sale price, A professional appraisal from us will help you make the sharpest decisions.