Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Barley Real Estate Appraisers

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 home is more than they estimated, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed these people to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. Others have an inflated opinion of their home's amount of 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 no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Each month that your home is still on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house sits on the market.

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

If you're working with an agent to list your property, then you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that includes similar sales in your town. It's a good starting point when determining your home's listing price. This is a vital (and very common) step if your main objectives are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

Even if you have been working with the most expert real estate agent, it's in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion before signing a Listing Agreement.

That's where Barley Real Estate Appraisers comes in! We'll do 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 home's features.

A knowledgeable appraisal from Barley Real Estate Appraisers can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will intrigue potential buyers, and we'll also:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you have a prospective buyer
Impress potential buyers with written proof of your home's state inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems
Decrease the chances of unexpected issues that cause the process to fall through
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the sale will go through.

Improvements to add value

In addition to "how much?", there may be more important questions to ask yourself before listing your house. You should ask yourself questions like "Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my closet remodel?" Everything we do to our houses have an effect on their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. While a kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, it may not add nearly enough to the value to justify the expenses.

Barley Real Estate Appraisers can help you with these decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. Your fee to us is based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Barley Real Estate Appraisers is based on our efforts to finalize your report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize your report. So a professional appraisal from Barley Real Estate Appraisers helps homeowners like you make the decisions on investing in their homes and setting a fair price to sell at.