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.

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their home is much more than they thought, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed these people to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. Others have an inflated opinion of their home's value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced home will not attract interested buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your house stays on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is still sitting on the market.

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

If you're working with an agent to sell your property, then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays a list of sales houses in your local area. It's a customary starting point when determining your home's listing price. This step is crucial if you're going to maximize your profit and minimize your home's time on the market.

Even if you've been working with an experienced agent , it's definitely in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion before you sign the Listing Agreement.

And that's where Anderson & Associates comes in! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent have an accurate description of your home's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

In addition to helping you set a realistic price to sell so your home will draw in potential buyers. A knowledgeable appraisal from Anderson & Associates can:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you find a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your home's quality inside and out to blow away buyers
Make you aware of problems and eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Reduce chances of unexpected difficulties that can cause your sale to deteriorate
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements to add value

There are so many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home There are many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home -- and Anderson & Associates can help with that. Ask yourself "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Should I complete my kitchen 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. Remodeling your kitchen may improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out your expenses before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

We'll help you make some of these decisions. Anderson & Associates appraisers have no vested interest in what amount your home sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our fees are based on efforts to complete 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 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 — your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize your report. When it comes to investing in your house and settling on a fair sale price, a professional appraisal from us helps homeowners like you make the best decisions.