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 expected, so investing in an appraisal from Mitchell Real Estate Appraisals actually allowed these people to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. An appraisal helps those who have an inflated opinion of their home's estimated value to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced home won't attract serious buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Every month your home stays on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. In the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house sits on the market.

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

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If you're working with a real estate agent to sell your property, more than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes comparable sales houses in your area. It's a good starting point in deciding your home's listing price. This is a vital (and very logical) step if your intentions are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

Even if you've hired the most accomplished real estate agent, it's in your best interest to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value prior to signing the Listing Agreement.

And that's where Mitchell Real Estate Appraisals can help you! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your 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".

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

  • Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you find a prospective buyer
  • Impress buyers with written proof of your home's shape inside and out
  • Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make you aware of problems that might delay your closing
  • Reduce chances of unexpected problems that can cause sales to flop
  • Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Home improvements that add value

In addition to "how much?", there may be more important questions to ask yourself before listing your house. You should ask yourself questions like "Would it be better to paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my closet remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses can affect their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. A kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, but it might not justify the costs you'd pay.

We'll help you make some of these decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. Our fees are based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Mitchell Real Estate Appraisals is based on our efforts to complete your report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — our fees are based on efforts to finalize the report. When it comes to investing in your house and setting a fair sale price, a professional appraisal from us will help you make the smartest decisions.

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