Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Lake Norman Appraisal Company

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their house is a lot more than they'd planned, so investing in a professional appraisal from us 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 estimated value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house will not attract potential buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Each month that your home is still on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

In today's ever-changing market, hiring a licensed appraiser is the top way to get a factual listing price for your home.

If you're working with a real estate agent to list your property, then they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays competing houses for sale in your town. It's a good starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This step is crucial if you're going to minimize your home's time on the market and maximize your profit.

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

That's where we come in! We can 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.

A knowledgeable appraisal from Lake Norman Appraisal Company can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will bring in potential buyers, and we'll also:

Help provide advice when negotiating once you find an interested buyer
Provide written proof of your house's state inside and out to impress potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Decrease the chances of unexpected quandaries that cause negotiations to fall through
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

In addition to "how much?", there may be other important questions to ask yourself before listing your house. You should ask yourself questions like "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my closet remodel?" Everything we do to our houses have an effect on their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. A kitchen remodel might improve your home's appeal, but it might not justify the costs you'd pay.

Lake Norman Appraisal Company can help you with these important decisions. Appraisers don't have any vested interest in your final selling price, like an agent do. Your fee to us is based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Lake Norman Appraisal Company 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 — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete the report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Lake Norman Appraisal Company. When it comes to investing in your house and deciding on a fair sale price, we'll help homeowners make the best decisions.