Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Crest 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.

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 an appraisal from Crest Appraisal Services actually allowed these people to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. 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. An overpriced house won't attract buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your home stays on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home is still sitting on the market.

With today's evolving market conditions, you should definitely use a licensed appraiser to get a factual listing price for your home.

If you're working with a real estate agent to list your house, then they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes a list of houses for sale in your town. It's a good starting point when determining your home's listing price. This is a crucial (and very logical) step if your goals are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

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

And that's where Crest Appraisal Services can help you! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so 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.

In addition to helping you set a realistic selling price so your home will draw in buyers. A qualified appraisal from Crest Appraisal Services can:

Help provide advice when negotiating once you have found a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your home's shape inside and out to wow potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems
Decrease the chances of unexpected messes that cause the process to fizzle
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements to add value

Crest Appraisal Services can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your property. Questions like "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Should I finish my closet remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen might improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out your expenses before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

We'll step in and help make these important decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. Our fees are based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Crest Appraisal Services 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 your home's sale price — your fee to us is based on efforts to complete the report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Crest Appraisal Services. When it comes to investing in your home and setting a fair price to sell at, we'll help homeowners make the best decisions.