Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Edge 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.

A lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the market value of their home is much more than they thought, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed these people to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. There are also plenty of sellers who think their home is worth much 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. Overpriced homes will not attract potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your home sits on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home sits on the market.

Using a licensed appraiser is the perfect way to get a correct listing price for your home in today's adapting market.

Are you working with an agent to sell your home? Then they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes a list of sale homes in your local area. It's a good starting point when determining your home's listing price. This step is crucial if you're going to minimize your home's time on the market and maximize your profit.

But even if you've hired an experienced agent , it's in your best interest to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value prior to signing the Listing Agreement.

And that's where Edge Appraisal Services can help you! We can perform 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".

A polished appraisal from Edge Appraisal Services can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will draw in potential buyers, and we'll also:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you have found a prospective buyer
Impress potential buyers with written proof of your home's quality inside and out
Make you aware of problems and eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Cut down the chances of unknown messes that can cause your sale to fizzle
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through.

Improvements to add value to your home

Edge Appraisal Services can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your property. Questions like "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my closet remodel?" Many things that we do to our houses can have an effect on their value. But not everything will 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.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. 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 complete your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Edge Appraisal Services is based on our efforts to complete the report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — our fees are based on efforts to complete your report. A professional appraisal from Edge Appraisal Services helps you make the decisions on investing in their homes and deciding on a fair price to sell at.