Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact J Paul Appraisals

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price.

A lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the market value of their house is more than they estimated, so investing in an appraisal from J Paul Appraisals actually allowed these sellers to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. An appraisal helps those who have an inflated opinion of their home's estimated value to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced home won't 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 in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house is still sitting on the market.

With today's adapting market conditions, you should definitely considering hiring a licensed appraiser to get a solid listing price for your home.

Working with an agent to list your home? More than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that includes comparable homes for sale in your area. It's a customary starting point when deciding your home's listing price. For anyone looking to get most profit out of their house, which includes not having it for sale too long, this is a logical process.

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

And that's where J Paul Appraisals comes in! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent both have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your home's features.

We're also experienced in helping you set a realistic price to sell so your home will bring in buyers. An efficient appraisal from J Paul Appraisals can:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you have a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your house's condition inside and out to blow away potential buyers
Make you aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Reduce chances of unknown headaches that can cause your sale to crumble
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Improvements to add value to your home

There are other important questions to ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", before listing your home. Questions like "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my kitchen 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 costs before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

J Paul Appraisals can help you with these important decisions. J Paul Appraisals appraisers have no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our fees are based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from J Paul Appraisals 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 complete the report. A professional appraisal from J Paul Appraisals helps you make the wisest decisions on investing in their houses and settling on a fair price to sell at.