Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from 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.

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their house is a lot more than they expected, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these sellers to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. There are also plenty of home sellers who think their home is worth much more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes don't attract serious buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Every month your house sits on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

Using a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get a solid listing price for your home in today's ever-changing market.

Working with a real estate agent to sell your house? More than likely, they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays selected homes for sale in your area. It's a customary starting point when determining your home's listing price. This step is crucial if you're going to maximize your profit and minimize the home's time on the market.

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

That's where Crest Appraisal Services comes in! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your home's features.

Crest Appraisal Services can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will bring in potential buyers, and we can also:

Help provide advice when negotiating once you find a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your home's shape inside and out to blow away buyers
Make you aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Cut down the chances of unexpected difficulties that can cause sales to fall through
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

In addition to "how much?", there may be more important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your house. 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 complete my kitchen remodel?" Many things that we do to our houses have an effect on their value. But, not all of them have an equal affect. While a kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, it might not add nearly enough to the value to justify the expenses.

We can step in and help you make these important decisions. Unlike an agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Crest Appraisal Services is based on our efforts to complete the report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — your fee to us is based on efforts to complete the report. When it comes to investing in your home and settling on a fair sale price, a professional appraisal from Crest Appraisal Services will help homeowners like you make the wisest decisions.