Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Williamson 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 house is more than they estimated, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed these sellers 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 much more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes will not attract potential buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Every month your home sits on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house is still sitting on the market.

Using a licensed appraiser is the perfect way to get a fair listing price for your home in today's changing market.

If you're working with an agent to sell your house, more than likely, they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that includes a list of sales houses in your local area. It's a good starting point in deciding your home's listing price. If you're going to maximize your profit and minimize your house's time on the market, this is a vital step.

In our opinion, however, you should also get an appraisal from someone who's sole occupation is to analyze real estate - PRIOR to listing your home - even if you're working with an experienced agent.

And that's where Williamson Appraisals can help you! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent 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 assisting you with setting a realistic selling price so your home will charm buyers. An expert appraisal from Williamson Appraisals can:

Be a valuable negotiating tool once you find a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your home'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 unexpected complications that can cause your sale to flop
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the sale will go through.

Home improvements that add value

There are so many important questions to ask yourself before listing your property There are many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home -- and Williamson Appraisals can help with that. You should ask yourself questions like "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Should I finish my closet remodel?" Many things that we do to our houses can have an effect on their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. A kitchen remodel might improve the appeal of a home, but it may not justify the costs you'd pay.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. Appraisers have no vested interest in your final selling price, like an agent do. Your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Williamson Appraisals is based on our efforts to complete the report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize the report. A professional appraisal from Williamson Appraisals will help homeowners like you make the best decisions on investing in their house and setting a fair price to sell at.