Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from Saxton Appraisals, Inc..

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

Many people are surprised 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 from us actually allowed these people to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. Others have an inflated opinion of their home's price value and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house won't attract interested buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Each month that your home is still on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house is sitting still on the market.

With today's ever-changing market conditions, you should definitely use a licensed appraiser to get an exact listing price for your home.

Are you working with an agent to list your home? Quite often you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes a list of sales in your town. It's a customary starting point in determining 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 standard move.

But even if you've hired the most accomplished real estate agent, it's definitely in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion of value before you sign the Listing Agreement.

And that's where Saxton Appraisals, Inc. comes in! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your house's features.

Saxton Appraisals, Inc. can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice potential buyers, and we can also:

Be a valuable negotiating tool once you find a prospective buyer
Wow potential buyers with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems
Decrease the chances of unexpected headaches that cause negotiations to fall through
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Improvements that add value to your home

Saxton Appraisals, Inc. can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your house. Ask yourself "Would it be better to paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Should I finish my closet remodel?" Everything 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 the expenses involved 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. Appraisers have no vested interest in your final selling price, like an agent do. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Saxton Appraisals, Inc. is based on our efforts to finalize the report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — your fee to us is based on efforts to complete your report. When it comes to investing in your house and deciding on a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from Saxton Appraisals, Inc. will help you make the smartest decisions.