Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Cornerstone Appraisals

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price. If you're working with An agent to list your property, more than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays a list of sales houses in your local area. It's a customary starting point in 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 really important step.

But even if you've hired an experienced 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 Cornerstone Appraisals comes in! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your house's features.

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

A professional appraisal from Cornerstone Appraisals can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will appeal to potential buyers, and we'll also:
  • Be a valuable negotiating tool once you find a potential buyer
  • Provide written proof of your house's shape inside and out to blow away buyers
  • Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
  • Decrease the chances of unknown problems that cause negotiations to go up in smoke
  • Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten
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 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 price value and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes don't attract serious buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your house stays on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage.

Improvements to add value to your home

Cornerstone Appraisals can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your property. Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it... Should I finish my closet remodel... Virtually any project has the potential to affect value in some way. Unfortunately, not all of them have an impact commensurate with their cost. Remodeling your kitchen might improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out your costs before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

We'll help you make some of these important decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price -- your fee to us is based on efforts to complete the report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Cornerstone Appraisals. When it comes to investing in your home and settling on a fair price to sell at, we'll help homeowners make the wisest decisions.