Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Spencer Appraisal Services, Inc.

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 much more than they thought, 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 value to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes don't attract serious 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 its mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house is sitting still on the market.

In today's changing market, hiring a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get a factual listing price for your home.

Working with an agent to list your house? More than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes a list of sale homes in your local area. It's a good starting point in determining your home's listing price. This step is crucial if you're going to maximize your profit and minimize your house's time on the market.

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

And that's where Spencer Appraisal Services, Inc. can help you! We'll 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".

An efficient appraisal from Spencer Appraisal Services, Inc. can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will attract potential buyers, and we'll also:

Provide tips to help you negotiate once you have found an interested buyer
Blow away potential buyers with written proof of your home's state inside and out
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Reduce chances of unknown issues that can cause your sale to go up in smoke
Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Improvements to add value to your home

In addition to "how much?", there may be other equally important questions to ask yourself before listing your house. Ask yourself "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Should I complete my closet remodel?" Everything we do to our houses have an effect on their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. While a kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, it might not add nearly enough to the value to justify the expenses.

We'll step in and help make these decisions. Spencer Appraisal Services, Inc. appraisers have no vested interest in what amount the home sells for, unlike an agent. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Spencer Appraisal Services, Inc. is based on our efforts to finalize your report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize the report. When it comes to investing in your home and setting a fair sale price, a professional appraisal from us helps homeowners make the best decisions.