Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from J. GRAHAM GAULT REAL ESTATE APPRAISER & CONSULTANT

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 a lot more than they expected, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these sellers to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. There are also plenty of sellers who think their home is worth a lot more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house won'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 the mortgage. All the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is still sitting on the market.

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

If you're working with an agent to list your house, more than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays similar sale homes in your town. It's a customary starting point in determining your home's listing price. For anyone looking to get most profit out of their house, which includes not having it for sale too long, this is a logical move.

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

That's where J. GRAHAM GAULT REAL ESTATE APPRAISER & CONSULTANT comes in! We'll do a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

We're also experienced in helping you decide on a realistic price to sell so your house will interest buyers. A qualified appraisal from J. GRAHAM GAULT REAL ESTATE APPRAISER & CONSULTANT can:

Be a very valuable negotiating tool once you have found an interested buyer
Wow potential buyers with written proof of your house's shape inside and out
Make you aware of problems and eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Cut down the chances of unexpected messes that can cause your sale to go up in smoke
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements to add value

In addition to "how much?", there may be equally important questions to ask yourself before listing your house. You should ask yourself questions like "Would it be better to paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my closet remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses can have an effect on their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. While a kitchen remodel may improve the appeal of a home, it might not add nearly enough to the value to justify the expenses.

J. GRAHAM GAULT REAL ESTATE APPRAISER & CONSULTANT can help you with these important decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our fees are based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from J. GRAHAM GAULT REAL ESTATE APPRAISER & CONSULTANT 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 the sales price — your fee to us is based on efforts to complete the report. When it comes to investing in your house and settling on a fair price to sell at, a professional appraisal from us will help homeowners make the wisest decisions.