Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from 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.

So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their home is more than they estimated, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these sellers 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 decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes do not attract serious 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 sitting on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. All the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home is still sitting on the market.

In today's changing market, appointing a licensed appraiser is the #1 way to get a skillful listing price for your home.

If you're working with a real estate agent to sell your property, then you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes similar houses for sale in your town. It's a customary starting point in deciding your home's listing price. This is a really important step if your intentions are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

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

That's where Spencer Appraisal Services, Inc. comes in! We'll do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate 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 assisting you with setting a realistic price to sell so your house will entice potential buyers. An expert appraisal from Spencer Appraisal Services, Inc. can:

Be a very valuable negotiating tool once you have a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your house's condition inside and out to wow potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems
Reduce chances of unexpected predicaments that can cause your sale to fall through
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through.

Home improvements that add value

In addition to "how much?", there may be other important questions to ask yourself before listing your house. Questions like "Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Should I complete my kitchen remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen might improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out your costs before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

Spencer Appraisal Services, Inc. can help you with these important decisions. Unlike an agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Spencer Appraisal Services, Inc. is based on our efforts to complete the 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 complete the report. So a professional appraisal from Spencer Appraisal Services, Inc. helps you make the best decisions on investing in their house and setting a fair price to sell at.