Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from Appraisal by Andrea Abbott.

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 home is more than they estimated, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed them 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 price value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced home will not attract 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 you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

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

Are you working with an agent to list your home? Quite often they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes a list of sale homes in your area. It's a customary starting point in 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 natural move.

Even if you're working with the most experienced agent, it's definitely in your best interest to also have a third-party's objective opinion before signing the Listing Agreement.

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

Appraisal by Andrea Abbott can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will interest potential buyers, and we can also:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you have a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your house's shape inside and out to blow away buyers
Make you aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Reduce chances of unknown complications that can cause sales to fizzle
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

Appraisal by Andrea Abbott can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your house. Questions like "Would it be better to paint the outside of the 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 can affect their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. Remodeling your kitchen may improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out the expenses involved before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

We'll step in and help you make these important decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Appraisal by Andrea Abbott is based on our efforts to complete your 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 your report. A professional appraisal from Appraisal by Andrea Abbott helps you make the decisions when it comes to investing in their home and deciding on a fair price to sell at.