Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from Anderson & Associates.

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 a professional appraisal from us actually allowed them to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. There are also plenty of sellers who think their home is worth much more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes don't attract potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your home stays on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is sitting still on the market.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the top way to get an accurate listing price for your home in today's adapting market.

Working with a real estate agent to sell your house? Then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes selected sales in your area. It's a good 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 move.

In our opinion, however, you should also get an appraisal from someone who tracks real estate values for living - PRIOR to listing your home - even if you're working with an experienced agent.

And that's where Anderson & Associates comes in! We'll do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent both have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales and an accurate description of your house's features.

A knowledgeable appraisal from Anderson & Associates can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will draw in potential buyers, and we'll also:

Be a very valuable negotiating tool once you find a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your home's state inside and out to impress potential buyers
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make you aware of problems
Cut down the chances of unexpected issues that can cause sales to go up in smoke
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements that add value to your home

There are so many important questions to ask yourself before listing your property There are many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home -- and Anderson & Associates can help with that. You should ask yourself questions like "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I 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 all of them have an equal affect. A kitchen remodel might improve the appeal of a home, but it might not justify the costs you'd pay.

We can step in and help you make these decisions. Appraisers have no vested interest in your final selling price, like an agent do. Your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Anderson & Associates is based on our efforts to complete 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 fees are based on efforts to complete your report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Anderson & Associates. When it comes to investing in your home and settling on a fair sales price, we'll help homeowners make the wisest decisions.