Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Rodgers Appraisal

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 sell your home, then you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays comparable homes for sale in your local area. It's a good starting point in deciding your home's listing price. This step is crucial if you're going to maximize your profit and minimize your home's time on the market.

However, it's definitely in your best interest to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before signing a Listing Agreement, even if you are working with an experienced real estate agent.

And that's where Rodgers Appraisal can help you! We can do 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.

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

We're also experienced in helping you decide on a realistic price to sell so your home will attract potential buyers, a qualified appraisal from Rodgers Appraisal can:
  • Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you find a potential buyer
  • Provide written proof of your house's quality inside and out to blow away potential buyers
  • Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make yourself aware of problems
  • Decrease the chances of unknown obstacles that cause the process to flop
  • Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through
So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their home is much more than they had planned, 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 sellers who think their home is worth much more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced property won't attract potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. All the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home is sitting still on the market.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

In addition to "how much?", there may be more important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home. Should we paint the whole house before we sell it... Does the tile need replacing... Do I need to finish my closet remodel... Practically any project can affect value in some way. But each thing impacts value differently. Remodeling your kitchen might improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out your expenses before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price -- your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize your report. A professional appraisal from Rodgers Appraisal helps you make the sharpest decisions on investments to add value and settling on a smart sales price.