Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Linda Beard

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 home is a lot more than they expected, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed them to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. 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 will 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 sitting on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home sits on the market.

Using a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get a proper listing price for your home in today's adapting market.

If you're working with a real estate agent to sell your home, then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays similar sales houses in your area. It's a good starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This step is really important if you're going to maximize your profit and minimize the home's time on the market.

Even if you are working with an expert real estate agent , it's in your best interest to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before signing a Listing Agreement.

That's where we come in! We'll do 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 assisting you with setting a realistic price to sell so your house will attract potential buyers. A professional appraisal from Linda Beard can:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you have a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your home's state inside and out to impress buyers
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Decrease the chances of unknown complications that cause negotiations to crumble
Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

In addition to "how much?", there may be more important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your property. Questions like "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Should I complete my closet remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. While a kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, it may not add nearly enough to the value to justify the expenses.

We can step in and help make these decisions. Appraisers don't have any vested interest in your final selling price, like a real estate agent do. Our fees are based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Linda Beard is based on our efforts to complete your report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — your fee to us is based on efforts to complete the report. When it comes to investing in your house and deciding on a fair sale price, a professional appraisal from Linda Beard will help homeowners like you make the smartest decisions.