Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Walker & Associates

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 an agent to sell your property? Then they'll give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes comparable sales in your area. It's a customary starting point when determining your home's listing price. This step is vital if you're going to maximize your profit and minimize the home's time on the market.

In our opinion, however, you might also wish to consider a pre-listing appraisal from a licensed professional who's sole occupation is to analyze real estate - BEFORE putting your home on the market - even if you're working with an experienced real estate agent.

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


	Hiring a licensed appraiser is the perfect way to get a factual listing price for your home in today's fluctuating market. Contact us today.

We're also experienced in assisting you with setting a realistic selling price so your house will draw in potential buyers, a knowledgeable appraisal from Walker & Associates can:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you have a potential buyer
Impress potential buyers with written proof of your house's shape inside and out
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make yourself aware of problems that might delay your closing
Decrease the chances of unknown headaches that cause the process to fall through
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close

A lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the market value of their house is much more than they thought, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these people to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. There are also plenty of home sellers who think their home is worth much more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes will not attract serious buyers, which means you throw away time and money and are left with no offers. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is sitting still on the market.

Improvements to add value

Walker & Associates can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself before listing your house. Would it be better to paint the whole house before we sell it... Should I finish my kitchen remodel... Practically any project has the potential to affect value in some way. But not everything will have the same return on investment. Remodeling your kitchen may improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out expenses before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

We'll help you make some of these decisions. Walker & Associates appraisers have no vested interest in what amount the home sells for, unlike an agent. An appraisal fee from Walker & Associates is based on our efforts to finalize your report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. When it comes to investing in your house and settling on a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from Walker & Associates helps homeowners like you make the smartest decisions.