Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Carlson Agency LLC

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price. Working with an agent to sell your property? More than likely, you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes similar sale homes in your local area. It's a good 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.

In our opinion, however, you might also wish to consider an appraisal from a licensed professional who's sole occupation is to analyze real estate - PRIOR to putting your home on the market - even if you're working with an experienced real estate agent.

That's where Carlson Agency LLC comes in! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

With today's fluctuating market conditions, you should definitely appoint a licensed appraiser to get a sharp listing price for your home. Contact us today.

Carlson Agency LLC can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice buyers, and we can also:
  • Be a an extremely valuable negotiating tool once you have a a prospective buyer
  • Provide written proof of your house's quality inside and out to blow away potential buyers
  • Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
  • Decrease the chances of unexpected quandaries that cause the process to fold
  • Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the sale will go through
A lot of sellers are shocked 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 sellers to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. There are also plenty of sellers who think their home is worth a lot more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes don't attract serious potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

Improvements to add value to your home

In addition to "how much?", there may be other equally important questions to ask yourself before listing your home. Should we paint the whole house before we sell it... Does the tile need replacing... Do I need to finish my closet remodel... Virtually any project can influence value in some way. But not everything will have the same bang for the buck. While a kitchen remodel may improve the appeal of a home, it may not add nearly enough to the value to justify your expenses.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our fees are based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Carlson Agency LLC. When it comes to investing in your home and settling on a fair sale price, we'll help you make the best decisions.