Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from John Miller Appraisal Company

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'd planned, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed these sellers to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. An appraisal helps those who have an over-inflated opinion of their home's amount of value to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house won't attract 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. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the top way to get an accurate listing price for your home in today's fluctuating market.

If you're working with a real estate agent to list your property, then you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays selected sales in your area. It's a customary starting point when determining your home's listing price. This is a crucial step if your main objectives are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

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

That's where we come in! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent both have an accurate description of your home's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

In addition to helping you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will charm potential buyers. An expert appraisal from John Miller Appraisal Company can:

Provide tips to help you negotiate once you have found a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your house's state inside and out to impress potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Reduce chances of unexpected obstacles that can cause sales to go up in smoke
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements that add value to your home

John Miller Appraisal Company can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home. 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 closet remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. 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.

John Miller Appraisal Company can help you with these important decisions. John Miller Appraisal Company appraisers have no vested interest in the amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from John Miller Appraisal Company 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 fees are based on efforts to complete your report. When it comes to investing in your home and deciding on a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from us helps homeowners like you make the best decisions.