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.

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their house is more than they estimated, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these people 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 helped them to realistically price 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. Every month your home sits on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is still sitting on the market.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the best way to get a solid listing price for your home in today's changing market.

Working with an agent to list your home? More than likely, you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays similar houses for sale in your town. It's a good starting point in deciding 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.

In our opinion, however, you might also wish to consider an appraisal from a licensed professional who tracks real estate values for living - BEFORE listing your house - even if you're working with an experienced agent.

That's where we come 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 home's features.

In addition to helping you decide on a realistic price to sell so your home will appeal to buyers. A professional appraisal from Saxton Appraisals, Inc. can:

Help provide advice when negotiating once you find an interested buyer
Impress potential buyers with written proof of your house's state inside and out
Make you aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Reduce chances of unknown problems that can cause sales to deteriorate
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal will close.

Improvements to add value

There are so many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home There are many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home -- and Saxton Appraisals, Inc. can help with that. Ask yourself "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my closet 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. While a kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, it might not add nearly enough to the value to justify your expenses.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. Appraisers don't have any vested interest in your final selling price, like a real estate agent do. Our 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 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 — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize the report. When it comes to investing in your house and setting a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from Saxton Appraisals, Inc. will help you make the sharpest decisions.