Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Mitchell Real Estate 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 a lot more than they'd planned, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed these people to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. Others have an over-inflated opinion of their home's estimated value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes don't attract serious potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your home sits on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the top way to get a true listing price for your home in today's fluctuating market.

Working with a real estate agent to list your home? Then they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that includes a list of homes for sale in your local area. It's a customary starting point when deciding your home's listing price. For anyone looking to get most profit out of their house, which includes not having it for sale too long, this is a natural move.

However, it's also advantageous to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before you sign the Listing Agreement, even if you are working with an experienced real estate agent.

That's where Mitchell Real Estate Appraisals comes in! 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.

In addition to assisting you with setting a realistic selling price so your house will entice potential buyers. A professional appraisal from Mitchell Real Estate Appraisals can:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you find an interested buyer
Provide written proof of your home's state inside and out to impress buyers
Make you aware of problems and eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Decrease the chances of unknown issues that cause the process to break down
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal will close.

Improvements that add value to your home

There are other important questions to ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", prior to listing your house. Questions like "Would it be better to paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my closet remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. While a kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, it may not add nearly enough to the value to justify your expenses.

We can step in and help you make these important decisions. Appraisers have no vested interest in your final selling price, like a real estate 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 Mitchell Real Estate Appraisals is based on our efforts to finalize your report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete your report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Mitchell Real Estate Appraisals. When it comes to investing in your home and deciding on a fair price to sell at, we'll help homeowners like you make the sharpest decisions.