Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Caruso Appraisal Company

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price. If you're working with An agent to sell your home, more than likely, you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays competing sale homes in your area. It's a customary starting point in determining your home's listing price. This step is vital if you're going to maximize your profit and minimize your house's time on the market.

However, it's also advantageous to have a third-party's objective opinion of value prior to signing the Listing Agreement, even if you are working with an experienced real estate agent.

That's where Caruso Appraisal Company comes in! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your 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".

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A skillful appraisal from Caruso Appraisal Company can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will draw in potential buyers, and we'll also:
  • Help provide advice when negotiating once you have a a prospective buyer
  • Provide written proof of your home's quality inside and out to impress buyers
  • Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
  • Decrease the chances of unexpected headaches that cause the process to fizzle
  • Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close
So many people are blown away 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 get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. 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. Overpriced homes do not attract potential buyers, which means you throw away time and (not to mention) money and still have no prospects for buying your home. In the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house is sitting still on the market.

Improvements that add value to your home

Caruso Appraisal Company can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your house. Should we paint the entire house before we sell it... Does the carpet need replacing... Should I complete my closet remodel... Almost any project has the potential to influence value in some way. But, not all of them have an effect commensurate with their cost. While a kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, it may not add nearly enough to the value to justify your expenses.

We'll help you make some of these important decisions. Appraisers don't have any vested interest in your final selling price, like an agent on commission will. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price -- your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize your report. A professional appraisal from Caruso Appraisal Company will help you make the decisions when it comes to investments to add value and setting a smart price at which to sell.