Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Alpine Appraisals

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

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their house is more than they estimated, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed them to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. Others have an inflated opinion of their home's price value and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes will not attract serious potential 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 in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house sits on the market.

Using a licensed appraiser is the best way to get an exact listing price for your home in today's changing market.

Are you working with an agent to list your house? More than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays selected sales in your local area. It's a customary starting point in deciding your home's listing price. This is a crucial (and very common) step if your goals are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

However, it's also advantageous to have a third-party's objective opinion before signing the Listing Agreement, even if you have hired an experienced real estate agent.

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

We're also experienced in helping you decide on a realistic selling price so your home will interest buyers. An expert appraisal from Alpine Appraisals can:

Help provide advice when negotiating once you find a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your home's condition inside and out to wow potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Reduce chances of unknown difficulties that can cause your sale to deteriorate
Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Improvements that add value to your home

There are other important questions to ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", prior to listing your house. Questions like "Should we paint the outside of the 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 affect their value. But, not all of them have an equal affect. A kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, but it might not justify the costs you'd pay.

Alpine Appraisals will step in and help you make these important decisions. Appraisers don't have any vested interest in your final selling price, like a real estate agent do. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Alpine 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 the sales price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete your report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Alpine Appraisals. When it comes to investing in your house and settling on a fair sales price, we'll help homeowners make the best decisions.