Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Fatzer Appraisal Group, 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 actually allowed them to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. An appraisal helps those who have an inflated opinion of their home's estimated value to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes do not attract serious 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 home sits on the market.

In today's adapting market, hiring a licensed appraiser is the top way to get a fair listing price for your home.

If you're working with a real estate agent to sell your property, then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays a list of sale homes in your 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 logical process.

However, it's also advantageous to have a third-party's objective opinion before you sign a Listing Agreement, even if you have been working with the most experienced real estate agent.

That's where Fatzer Appraisal Group, Inc. comes 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".

We're also experienced in helping you set a realistic selling price so your home will entice potential buyers. An efficient appraisal from Fatzer Appraisal Group, Inc. can:

Help provide advice when negotiating once you have found a potential buyer
Wow potential buyers with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
Make you aware of problems and eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Cut down the chances of unknown complications that can cause your sale to deteriorate
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

There are other important questions to ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", before listing your house. Questions like "Would it be better to paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my closet remodel?" Everything we do to our houses can have an effect on their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. Remodeling your kitchen might improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out the expenses involved before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

Fatzer Appraisal Group, Inc. can help you with these important decisions. Appraisers have no 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 the sales price. An appraisal fee from Fatzer Appraisal Group, Inc. 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 the sales price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete your report. When it comes to investing in your home and settling on a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from us will help homeowners like you make the smartest decisions.