Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Spencer Appraisal Services, 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 house is much more than they thought, 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. An appraisal helps those who have an inflated opinion of their home's value to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes don't attract serious buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your house sits on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home is still sitting on the market.

With today's ever-changing market conditions, you should definitely considering hiring a licensed appraiser to get a precise listing price for your home.

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Working with an agent to list your home? Then you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes selected sales in your town. It's a customary starting point when determining your home's listing price. This step is crucial if you're going to minimize your house's time on the market and maximize your profit.

In our opinion, though, you should also get a pre-listing appraisal from someone who tracks real estate values for living - PRIOR to listing your home - even if you're working with an experienced agent.

That's where Spencer Appraisal Services, Inc. comes in! We can do 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".

A knowledgeable appraisal from Spencer Appraisal Services, Inc. can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will appeal to potential buyers, and we'll also:

  • Be a valuable negotiating tool once you find a prospective buyer
  • Provide written proof of your house's state inside and out to impress buyers
  • Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
  • Decrease the chances of unexpected disputes that cause the process to flop
  • Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal will close.

Improvements that add value to your home

There are other important questions you should ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", prior to listing your home. Ask yourself "Should we paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Should I complete my kitchen remodel?" Many things that we do to our houses can affect their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. Remodeling your kitchen may improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out the expenses involved before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

We can step in and help you make these important decisions. Unlike a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Your fee to us is based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Spencer Appraisal Services, Inc. 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 the sales price — our fees are based on efforts to finalize your report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Spencer Appraisal Services, Inc.. When it comes to investing in your house and setting a fair sale price, we'll help you make the best decisions.

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price.