Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Litchfield Appraisal

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 home is much more than they had planned, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these people 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 estimated value to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes do not attract serious potential 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. In the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is sitting still on the market.

Using a licensed appraiser is the #1 way to get an expert listing price for your home in today's ever-changing market.

Are you working with a real estate agent to list your home? More than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that includes selected sales in your local area. It's a good 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 really important step.

In our opinion, however, you should also get a pre-listing appraisal from a professional who tracks real estate values for living - BEFORE putting your home on the market - even if you're working with an experienced real estate agent.

And that's where Litchfield Appraisal can help you! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent both have an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

A professional appraisal from Litchfield Appraisal can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will draw in potential buyers, and we'll also:

Provide tips to help you negotiate once you have found a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your house's condition inside and out to blow away buyers
Make you aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Decrease the chances of unknown messes that cause negotiations to break down
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through.

Improvements to add value to your home

Litchfield Appraisal can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your property. Ask yourself "Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Should I finish my kitchen remodel?" Many things that we do to our houses can have an effect on their value. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen may improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out your costs 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. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Litchfield Appraisal is based on our efforts to finalize 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. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Litchfield Appraisal. When it comes to investing in your home and settling on a fair price to sell at, we'll help homeowners make the decisions.