Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Barnstable/Plymouth 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.

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their home is much more than they thought, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed these people to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. Others have an 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 will not attract serious potential buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Every month your home stays on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. All the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

With today's fluctuating market conditions, you should definitely appoint a licensed appraiser to get an exact listing price for your home.

Working with an agent to sell your property? More than likely, they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays a list of homes for sale in your area. It's a good 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 vital step.

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

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

A professional appraisal from Barnstable/Plymouth Appraisal Services can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice potential buyers, and we'll also:

Be a very valuable negotiating tool once you have a prospective buyer
Blow away potential buyers with written proof of your home's shape inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems that might delay your closing
Reduce chances of unexpected quandaries that can cause your sale to fold
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal will close.

Improvements to add value to your home

Barnstable/Plymouth Appraisal Services can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your property. You should ask yourself questions like "Should we paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my closet remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But, not all of them have an equal affect. A kitchen remodel might improve the appeal of a home, but it may not justify the costs you'd pay.

Barnstable/Plymouth Appraisal Services can help you with these important decisions. Barnstable/Plymouth Appraisal Services appraisers have no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. Your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Barnstable/Plymouth Appraisal Services is based on our efforts to finalize your 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 setting a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from us helps homeowners make the decisions.