Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Mike Noble Appraisals

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 Mike Noble Appraisals actually allowed these sellers to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. An appraisal helps those who have an over-inflated opinion of their home's amount of value to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house will not attract potential buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Every month your house stays on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. All the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home sits on the market.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get a correct listing price for your home in today's fluctuating market.

Are you working with an agent to sell your home? More than likely, you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that includes comparable homes for sale in your area. It's a good starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This step is vital if you're going to maximize your profit and minimize your house's time on the market.

However, it's definitely in your best interest to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before you sign the Listing Agreement, even if you're working with the most experienced 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 home's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

Mike Noble Appraisals can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will attract buyers, and we can also:

Be an extremely valuable negotiating tool once you find a prospective buyer
Blow away potential buyers with written proof of your house's state inside and out
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make you aware of problems that might delay your closing
Reduce chances of unexpected problems that can cause your sale to deteriorate
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Improvements to add value

There are so many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home There are many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home -- and Mike Noble Appraisals can help with that. You should ask yourself questions like "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Should I finish my kitchen remodel?" Everything we do to our houses can have an effect on their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. A kitchen remodel might improve your home's appeal, but it may not justify the costs you'd pay.

Mike Noble Appraisals can help you with these important decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. Your fee to us is based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Mike Noble Appraisals is based on our efforts to finalize the report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — our fees are based on efforts to complete your report. When it comes to investing in your home and setting a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from us will help you make the wisest decisions.