Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact 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.

A lot of sellers are shocked 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 people to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. Others have an over-inflated opinion of their home's value and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced home will not attract serious 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 you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is sitting still on the market.

Using a licensed appraiser is the perfect way to get a fair listing price for your home in today's fluctuating market.

Working with an agent to list your house? More than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays selected sales houses in your area. It's a good starting point in deciding your home's listing price. If you're going to maximize your profit and minimize the home's time on the market, this is a really important step.

Even if you're working with the most experienced agent, it's definitely in your best interest to also have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before you sign a Listing Agreement.

That's where we come in! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales and an accurate description of your house's features.

A skillful appraisal from Mike Noble Appraisals can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice potential buyers, and we'll also:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you have found an interested buyer
Provide written proof of your home's state inside and out to blow away buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems
Decrease the chances of unknown headaches that cause the process to fizzle
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal will close.

Improvements to add value to your home

In addition to "how much?", there may be equally important questions to ask yourself before listing your house. Ask yourself "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new 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 everything will affect it in a different way. While a kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, it may not add nearly enough to the value to justify the expenses.

We'll help you make some of these decisions. Mike Noble Appraisals appraisers have no vested interest in the amount your home sells for, unlike an agent. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize 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 your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — our fees are based on efforts to complete your report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Mike Noble Appraisals. When it comes to investing in your house and setting a fair sales price, we'll help homeowners make the best decisions.