Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from The Brothers Company

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 a lot more than they'd 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. Others have an inflated opinion of their home's price value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price 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. In the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

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

Working with a real estate agent to sell your property? Then they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes comparable sales in your town. It's a customary starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This is a crucial step if your goals are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

Even if you've been working with the most experienced real estate agent, it's definitely in your best interest to also have a third-party's objective opinion of value before signing the Listing Agreement.

And that's where The Brothers Company can help you! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales and an accurate description of your home's features.

The Brothers Company can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice potential buyers, and we can also:

Help provide advice when negotiating once you have a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your house's quality inside and out to blow away potential buyers
Make you aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Cut down the chances of unknown quandaries that can cause sales to fall through
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

There are other important questions to ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", prior to listing your property. Ask yourself "Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my kitchen remodel?" Many things that we do to our houses can affect their value. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen may improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out the costs involved before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

We'll step in and help you make these decisions. The Brothers Company appraisers have no vested interest in the amount your home sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our fees are based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from The Brothers Company 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 — your fee to us is based on efforts to complete the report. So a professional appraisal from The Brothers Company helps you make the smartest decisions on investing in their house and deciding on a fair price to sell at.