Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Q1 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 much more than they had planned, so investing in an appraisal from Q1 Appraisals actually allows these sellers to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. Others have an inflated opinion of their home's price value and an appraisal helps them decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced home will not attract interested buyers, which means no offers and no closing, and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Each month that your home is still on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. All the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home sits on the market.

With today's fluctuating market conditions, you should definitely consider hiring a licensed appraiser to get an expert listing price for your home.

Are you working with an agent to list your house? Then they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays similar houses for sale in your area. It's a good starting point in deciding your home's listing price. This is a crucial (and very common) step if your interests 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 you sign the Listing Agreement, even if you are working with the most experienced agent.

That's where we come in! We'll do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent both have an accurate description of your home's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

An efficient appraisal from Q1 Appraisals can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will appeal to potential buyers, and we'll also:

Be a valuable negotiating tool once you have a potential buyer
Impress potential buyers with written proof of your house's condition inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Reduce chances of unexpected dilemmas that can cause your sale to fall through
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements to add value to your home

Q1 Appraisals can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home. Ask yourself "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Should I 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. 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.

Q1 Appraisals will step in and help you make these decisions. Appraisers have no vested interest in your final selling price like agents do. Our fees are based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. When it comes to investing in your house and settling on a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from us helps homeowners make the wisest decisions.