Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Creekside Appraisal

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

A lot of sellers are shocked 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 these sellers to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. Others have an over-inflated opinion of their home's value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes don't attract potential buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Each month that your home is still sitting on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. All the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is sitting still on the market.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the #1 way to get an expert listing price for your home in today's ever-changing market.

If you're working with a real estate agent to sell your home, more than likely, you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays selected sale homes in your town. It's a customary starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This step is crucial if you're going to minimize the home's time on the market and maximize your profit.

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

And that's where Creekside Appraisal can help you! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent both have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your house's features.

Creekside Appraisal can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will bring in buyers, and we can also:

Help provide advice when negotiating once you have a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your home's condition inside and out to wow potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Cut down the chances of unknown complications that can cause sales to go up in smoke
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Home improvements that add value

There are so many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home There are many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home -- and Creekside Appraisal can help with that. Questions like "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Should I complete my kitchen remodel?" Everything we do to our houses can have an effect on their value. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen might improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out your costs before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

We can step in and help you make these decisions. Creekside Appraisal appraisers have no vested interest in what amount the house 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 Creekside Appraisal is based on our efforts to complete 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 a professional appraisal from Creekside Appraisal will help you make the best decisions when it comes to investing in their homes and setting a fair price to sell at.