Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact 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.

So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their home is a lot more than they expected, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed them to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. Others have an over-inflated opinion of their home's amount of value and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes will not attract serious buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Every month your house sits on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house is still sitting on the market.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the top way to get a sharp listing price for your home in today's ever-changing market.

Are you working with an agent to sell your property? More than likely, they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes similar sales in your local area. It's a good starting point when determining your home's listing price. This is a really important (and very logical) step if your interests are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

Even if you've been working with the most experienced agent, it's in your best interest to also have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value prior to signing a Listing Agreement.

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

An expert appraisal from Saxton Appraisals, Inc. can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will interest buyers, and we'll also:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you have found a potential buyer
Blow away potential buyers with written proof of your home's shape inside and out
Make you aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Reduce chances of unknown disputes that can cause your sale to flop
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the sale will go through.

Home improvements that add value

There are other important questions to ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", before listing your property. You should ask yourself questions like "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 complete my closet remodel?" Many things that we do to our houses have an effect on their value. But, not all of them have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen may improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out expenses before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

We'll step in and help make these decisions. Unlike a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Your fee to us is based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of the sales 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 the sales price — our fees are based on efforts to complete the report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Saxton Appraisals, Inc.. When it comes to investing in your home and deciding on a fair sale price, we'll help you make the smartest decisions.