Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Milwaukee Appraisal Co./Stowe Appraisals

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 a lot more than they expected, 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 will not attract 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 sitting on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

In today's changing market, hiring a licensed appraiser is the perfect way to get a true listing price for your home.

Working with an agent to sell your house? Then they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes selected homes for sale in your local area. It's a customary starting point in determining your home's listing price. This is a vital step if your main objectives are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

However, it's also advantageous to have a third-party's objective opinion of value prior to signing a Listing Agreement, even if you have hired an experienced real estate agent.

That's where we come in! We can do 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.

A polished appraisal from Milwaukee Appraisal Co./Stowe Appraisals can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will attract potential buyers, and we'll also:

Help provide advice when negotiating once you find a potential buyer
Blow away potential buyers with written proof of your home's quality inside and out
Make you aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Decrease the chances of unexpected messes that cause the process to fold
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements to add value

In addition to "how much?", there may be more important questions to ask yourself before listing your property. Ask yourself "Should we paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Should I finish my kitchen remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses can have an effect on their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. A kitchen remodel may improve the appeal of a home, but it might not justify the expenses involved.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Milwaukee Appraisal Co./Stowe Appraisals 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 — your fee to us is based on efforts to complete the report. A professional appraisal from Milwaukee Appraisal Co./Stowe Appraisals will help homeowners make the wisest decisions when it comes to investing in their home and settling on a fair sale price.