Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Patricia Stillman 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 much more than they had planned, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed these people to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. There are also plenty of sellers who think their home is worth a lot more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them 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 sits on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. In the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house is sitting still on the market.

Using a licensed appraiser is the top way to get a solid listing price for your home in today's evolving market.

Are you working with an agent to sell your property? Then they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays a list of homes for sale in your town. It's a good starting point when determining 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 process.

But even if you're working with the most experienced real estate agent, it's in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion before signing the Listing Agreement.

That's where we come in! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent both have an accurate description of your home's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

In addition to assisting you with setting a realistic price to sell so your home will interest potential buyers. A professional appraisal from Patricia Stillman Appraisals can:

Be a valuable negotiating tool once you have found an interested buyer
Blow away buyers with written proof of your house's quality inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Cut down the chances of unexpected problems that can cause sales to crumble
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal will close.

Home improvements that add value

There are so many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your house There are many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home -- and Patricia Stillman Appraisals can help with that. You should ask yourself questions like "Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my kitchen remodel?" Everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen may improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out your costs 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. Patricia Stillman Appraisals appraisers have no vested interest in what amount your home sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Patricia Stillman Appraisals is based on our efforts to complete 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 the report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Patricia Stillman Appraisals. When it comes to investing in your house and settling on a fair sales price, we'll help homeowners like you make the best decisions.

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