Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Tri-County Appraisal

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price. Working with an agent to list your home? More than likely, you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays a list of sales in your local area. It's a customary starting point in determining your home's listing price. This is a vital (and very logical) step if your goals 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 signing the Listing Agreement, even if you have been working with the most experienced real estate agent.

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

In today's ever-changing market, using a licensed appraiser is the #1 way to get a just listing price for your home. Contact us today.

A professional appraisal from Tri-County Appraisal can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice potential buyers, and we'll also:
  • Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you find a a prospective buyer
  • Wow potential buyers with written proof of your home's shape inside and out
  • Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
  • Cut down the chances of unexpected quandaries that can cause your sale to fall through
  • Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close
A lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the market value of their home is more than they estimated, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these sellers 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 price value to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes will not attract serious potential 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 its mortgage.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

There are many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home -- and Tri-County Appraisal can help with that. Would it be better to paint the outside of the house before we sell it... Would it help to put in that new bathroom... Should I finish my closet remodel... Nearly any project will affect value in some way. Unfortunately, not all of them have an effect commensurate with their cost. Remodeling your kitchen might improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out the costs involved before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

We can step in and help you make these important decisions. 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 your home's sale price -- our fees are based on efforts to complete the report. When it comes to investing in your house and setting a fair price to sell at, A professional appraisal from us will help homeowners like you make the decisions.