Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Integrity Appraisal Services

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 home is a lot more than they expected, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these sellers to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. 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. Overpriced homes will not attract potential 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 the mortgage. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home is sitting still on the market.

In today's changing market, appointing a licensed appraiser is the best way to get an accurate listing price for your home.

If you're working with a real estate agent to list your home, more than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays competing homes 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 logical move.

However, it's definitely in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion prior to signing a Listing Agreement, even if you have been working with an experienced real estate agent.

That's where Integrity Appraisal Services comes in! We'll do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent both have an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

A polished appraisal from Integrity Appraisal Services can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will bring in potential buyers, and we'll also:

Be a valuable negotiating tool once you have a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your house's state inside and out to blow away potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems
Reduce chances of unexpected obstacles that can cause sales to deteriorate
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements that add value to your home

Integrity Appraisal Services can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home. Ask yourself "Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my kitchen remodel?" Everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But, not all of them 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 the expenses.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. Unlike an agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Integrity Appraisal Services is based on our efforts to complete your report, and are not a percentage of the sales 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. So a professional appraisal from Integrity Appraisal Services will help you make the smartest decisions on investing in their homes and setting a fair sale price.