Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Record Appraisals, Inc

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 house is much more than they had planned, so investing in an appraisal from Record Appraisals, Inc actually allowed them to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. There are also plenty of home 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. An overpriced property will not attract serious buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your house sits on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. In the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house is still sitting on the market.

In today's evolving market, appointing a licensed appraiser is the top way to get a sharp listing price for your home.

Working with a real estate agent to sell your house? More than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays a list of homes for sale in your area. It's a good starting point in determining your home's listing price. This is a crucial step if your intentions are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

However, it's also advantageous to have a third-party's objective opinion before signing a Listing Agreement, even if you are working with an experienced agent.

That's where Record Appraisals, Inc comes in! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent both have an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

A qualified appraisal from Record Appraisals, Inc can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will attract buyers, and we'll also:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you find a potential buyer
Blow away potential buyers with written proof of your house's quality inside and out
Make you aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Decrease the chances of unexpected obstacles that cause negotiations to crumble
Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Improvements to add value to your home

There are other important questions to ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", before listing your house. You should ask yourself questions like "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Should I complete my closet remodel?" Everything we do to our houses have an effect on their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. Remodeling your kitchen might improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out the costs involved before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. Record Appraisals, Inc appraisers have no vested interest in the amount the house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Record Appraisals, Inc 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 finalize the report. A professional appraisal from Record Appraisals, Inc helps homeowners make the sharpest decisions when it comes to investing in their house and deciding on a fair sale price.