Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Walker Appraisal Services

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 a real estate agent to list your home? More than likely, you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes selected homes for sale in your area. It's a customary starting point in 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 logical move.

But even if you've hired an accomplished real estate agent, it's definitely in your best interest to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before you sign the Listing Agreement.

That's where Walker Appraisal Services comes in! We'll do a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have an accurate description of your home's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".


	In today's ever-changing market, hiring a licensed appraiser is the #1 way to get an exact listing price for your home. Contact us today.

A professional appraisal from Walker Appraisal Services can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will bring in buyers, and we'll also:

Provide tips to help you negotiate once you find a a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your home's quality inside and out to blow away buyers
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Reduce chances of unexpected headaches that can cause your sale to deteriorate
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through

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 actually allowed these sellers 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 do not attract serious buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. All the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house is sitting still on the market.

Improvements that add value to your home

There are so many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home. Should we paint the whole house before we sell it... Do I need to finish my closet remodel... Virtually any project can influence value in some way. But each thing impacts value differently. Remodeling your kitchen might improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out your expenses before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

We'll help you make some of these important decisions. Unlike a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Your fee to us is based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Walker Appraisal Services. When it comes to investing in your home and setting a fair sales price, we'll help you make the best decisions.