Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Appraisal Quest Co. (805) 469-3088

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 house is a lot more than they'd planned, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed them to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. Others have an inflated opinion of their home's estimated value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house won't attract serious buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Every month your home 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 sits on the market.

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

If you're working with an agent to list your home, then they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays a list of homes for sale in your local area. It's a customary starting point when determining your home's listing price. This step is really important if you're going to maximize your profit and minimize the house's time on the market.

However, it's also advantageous to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value prior to signing the Listing Agreement, even if you're working with the most experienced real estate agent.

And that's where Appraisal Quest Co. (805) 469-3088 comes in! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your 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 buyers. A knowledgeable appraisal from Appraisal Quest Co. (805) 469-3088 can:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you find an interested buyer
Impress potential buyers with written proof of your house's shape inside and out
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Decrease the chances of unknown complications that cause negotiations to go up in smoke
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

In addition to "how much?", there may be other equally important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your house. Questions like "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to finish 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 may improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out the expenses involved before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. Appraisal Quest Co. (805) 469-3088 appraisers have no vested interest in the amount the house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. 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 Appraisal Quest Co. (805) 469-3088 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 the sales price — our fees are based on efforts to finalize your report. When it comes to investing in your house and settling on a fair sale price, a professional appraisal from Appraisal Quest Co. (805) 469-3088 helps you make the smartest decisions.