Pre-Listing Appraisal Services 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.

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 Saxton Appraisals, Inc. actually allowed these people to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. There are also plenty of home sellers who think their home is worth much more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house will not attract serious potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your house sits 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 sits on the market.

In today's evolving market, using a licensed appraiser is the perfect way to get a fair listing price for your home.

Working with an agent to list your house? Then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays comparable homes for sale in your area. It's a good starting point in determining your home's listing price. This step is vital if you're going to minimize the home's time on the market and maximize your profit.

In our opinion, however, you should also get a pre-listing appraisal from someone who tracks real estate values for living - BEFORE listing your property - even if you're working with an 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 an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

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

Provide tips to help you negotiate once you have found a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your house's state inside and out to impress potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems
Reduce chances of unexpected difficulties that can cause sales to crumble
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through.

Improvements to add value

In addition to "how much?", there may be other important questions to ask yourself before listing your property. You should ask yourself questions like "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my kitchen remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen may improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out the costs involved before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

Saxton Appraisals, Inc. can help you with these decisions. Appraisers don't have any vested interest in your final selling price, like an agent do. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize the 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 your report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — our fees are based on efforts to finalize your report. When it comes to investing in your home and settling on a fair price to sell at, a professional appraisal from Saxton Appraisals, Inc. helps you make the best decisions.