Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Walker Valuation 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 people 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 decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house will not attract 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 its mortgage. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

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

Working with an agent to sell your property? More than likely, you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays comparable sales in your area. It's a good starting point in determining 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 are working with an accomplished real estate agent , it's definitely in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion before you sign a Listing Agreement.

That's where Walker Valuation Services comes in! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent have an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

Walker Valuation Services can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will draw in potential buyers, and we can also:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you have an interested buyer
Blow away potential buyers with written proof of your home's shape inside and out
Make you aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Decrease the chances of unexpected disputes that cause the process to crumble
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through.

Improvements to add value

There are other important questions you should ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", before listing your house. You should ask yourself questions like "Would it be better to paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Would it help to 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 everything will affect it in a different way. A kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, but it might not justify the expenses involved.

We can step in and help make these decisions. Appraisers don't have any vested interest in your final selling price, like an agent do. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Walker Valuation Services is based on our efforts to complete your report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete your report. So a professional appraisal from Walker Valuation Services will help homeowners make the decisions when it comes to investing in their homes and setting a fair sale price.