Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Paine & Associates

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 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. There are also plenty of sellers who think their home is worth much more than it really is, 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 no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. 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 is sitting still on the market.

With today's changing market conditions, you should definitely hire a licensed appraiser to get a factual listing price for your home.

Are you working with a real estate agent to list your house? Quite often you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes selected homes for sale in your local 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 standard move.

But even if you've been working with the most expert real estate agent, it's definitely in your best interest to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before signing the Listing Agreement.

That's where Paine & Associates comes in! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so both 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".

An expert appraisal from Paine & Associates can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will appeal to buyers, and we'll also:

Be an extremely valuable negotiating tool once you have a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your house's state inside and out to blow away potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems that might delay a closing
Reduce chances of unknown quandaries that can cause your sale to fall through
Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal will close.

Home improvements that add value

Paine & Associates can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your property. Questions like "Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Should I complete my kitchen remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen may improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out the expenses involved before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. Paine & Associates appraisers have no vested interest in the amount your house sells for, unlike an agent. Our fees are based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Paine & Associates is based on our efforts to finalize your report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — our fees are based on efforts to finalize the report. When it comes to investing in your house and setting a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from Paine & Associates will help homeowners make the sharpest decisions.