Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Tidewater Properties Appraisers

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price.

Are you working with a real estate agent to list your house? More than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes selected sales in your local area. It's a customary starting point in deciding your home's listing price. This step is vital if you're going to minimize your house's time on the market and maximize your profit.

However, it's definitely in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion of value prior to signing a Listing Agreement, even if you have hired an experienced real estate agent.

That's where we come in! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent both have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your house's features.


	Using a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get a precise listing price for your home in today's changing market. Contact us today.

In addition to helping you decide on a realistic selling price so your home will intrigue potential buyers, an expert appraisal from Tidewater Properties Appraisers can:

Be a an extremely valuable negotiating tool once you find a an interested buyer
Wow potential buyers with written proof of your home's state inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Reduce chances of unknown obstacles that can cause your sale to crumble
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close

A lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the market value of their home is a lot more than they'd planned, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed these sellers 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 estimated value 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 you waste time and money and are left with no prospects for buying your home. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home is still sitting on the market.

Improvements to add value

There are many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home -- and Tidewater Properties Appraisers can help with that. Would it be better to paint the outside of the house before we sell it... Does the tile need replacing... Should I finish my kitchen remodel... Practically any project can affect value in some way. Unfortunately, not all of them have an effect commensurate with their cost. A kitchen remodel may improve the appeal of a home, but it might not justify the costs you'd pay.

We'll help you make some of these decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. 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 deciding on a fair price to sell at, a professional appraisal from Tidewater Properties Appraisers will help homeowners like you make the wisest decisions.