Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Crest Appraisal Services

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 a real estate agent to sell your house? Then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that includes comparable sales in your local area. It's a customary starting point in deciding 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 natural move.

Even if you've hired the most experienced agent, it's in your best interest to also have a third-party's objective opinion prior to signing the Listing Agreement.

And that's where Crest Appraisal Services can help you! We'll do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent have an accurate description of your home's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".


	Hiring a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get a just listing price for your home in today's changing market. Contact us today.

In addition to helping you decide on a realistic price to sell so your house will bring in buyers, a polished appraisal from Crest Appraisal Services can:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you have found a a prospective buyer
Impress potential buyers with written proof of your house's shape inside and out
Make yourself aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Cut down the chances of unexpected complications that can cause your sale to crumble
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the sale will go through

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their house is a lot more than they expected, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed them 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 price value to decide on a realistic price for 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. Each month that your home is still on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

There are so many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your property. Would it be better to paint the outside of the house before we sell it... Does the carpet need replacing... Should I complete my kitchen remodel... Virtually any project can influence value in some way. Unfortunately, not all of them have an impact commensurate with their cost. A kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, but it might not justify the expenses involved.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. Appraisers don't have any vested interest in your final selling price, like an agent on commission will. An appraisal fee from Crest Appraisal Services is based on our efforts to finalize your report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Crest Appraisal Services. When it comes to investing in your house and deciding on a fair price to sell at, we'll help homeowners make the most financially sound decisions.