Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact LK Appraisal Services

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

So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their house is much more than they had planned, 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. An appraisal helps those who have an inflated opinion of their home's price value to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes do not attract serious potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Each month that your home is still on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. In the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house sits on the market.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get an accurate listing price for your home in today's ever-changing market.

If you're working with an agent to list your property, more than likely, you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes a list of homes for sale in your town. It's a good starting point in deciding your home's listing price. If you're going to minimize your home's time on the market and maximize your profit, this is a crucial step.

Even if you've hired an accomplished real estate agent , it's in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion before signing the Listing Agreement.

And that's where LK Appraisal Services can help you! 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".

A professional appraisal from LK Appraisal Services can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will attract potential buyers, and we'll also:

Be a valuable negotiating tool once you find a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your house's quality inside and out to impress potential buyers
Make you aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Decrease the chances of unexpected dilemmas that cause the process to fold
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements to add value

LK Appraisal Services can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your house. Questions like "Should we paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my closet 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 may improve the appeal of a home, but it may not justify the expenses involved.

LK Appraisal Services can help you with these important decisions. Unlike a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from LK Appraisal Services 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 fees are based on efforts to complete your report. When it comes to investing in your home and settling on a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from LK Appraisal Services helps homeowners make the wisest decisions.