Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Goedker 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.

So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their house is much more than they had planned, so investing in an appraisal from Goedker Appraisal Services actually allowed them to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. There are also plenty of sellers who think their home is worth a lot more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced property will not attract potential buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Each month that your home is still 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 is still sitting on the market.

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

If you're working with a real estate agent to sell your home, more than likely, you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes a list of sales in your area. It's a customary starting point when determining your home's listing price. If you're going to maximize your profit and minimize the house's time on the market, this is a vital step.

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

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

We're also experienced in assisting you with setting a realistic price to sell so your home will appeal to potential buyers. A knowledgeable appraisal from Goedker Appraisal Services can:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you have an interested buyer
Blow away potential buyers with written proof of your home's shape inside and out
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make you aware of problems
Reduce chances of unexpected dilemmas that can cause your sale to fizzle
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the sale will go through.

Improvements that add value to your home

In addition to "how much?", there may be other equally important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your house. You should ask yourself questions like "Should we paint the whole 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. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal affect. While a kitchen remodel may improve the appeal of a home, it might not add nearly enough to the value to justify your expenses.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. 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 finalize the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Goedker Appraisal Services 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 finalize your report. When it comes to investing in your home and setting a fair price to sell at, a professional appraisal from Goedker Appraisal Services helps you make the sharpest decisions.