Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact SC Appraisals Inc

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price.

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their house is much more than they thought, so investing in an appraisal from SC Appraisals Inc actually allowed these people to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. An appraisal helps those who have an over-inflated opinion of their home's amount of value to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced home won't attract potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your house stays 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 is still sitting on the market.

Using a licensed appraiser is the best way to get a skillful listing price for your home in today's evolving market.

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If you're working with an agent to list your house, then they'll give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes competing sales in your local area. It's a good starting point in deciding your home's listing price. If you're going to maximize your profit and minimize your house's time on the market, this is a crucial step.

In our opinion, though, you might also wish to consider an appraisal from a licensed professional who tracks real estate values for living - PRIOR to listing your property - even if you're working with an experienced real estate agent.

And that's where SC Appraisals Inc can help you! We'll do a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have an accurate description of your home's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

An efficient appraisal from SC Appraisals Inc can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will charm buyers, and we'll also:

  • Provide tips to help you negotiate once you have a prospective buyer
  • Wow potential buyers with written proof of your house's quality inside and out
  • Make you aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
  • Reduce chances of unexpected headaches 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

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 whole house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my closet 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 expenses before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

SC Appraisals Inc can help you with these important decisions. SC Appraisals Inc appraisers have no vested interest in the amount your house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from SC Appraisals Inc 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 your home's sale price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize your report. When it comes to investing in your home and deciding on a fair price to sell at, a professional appraisal from SC Appraisals Inc will help homeowners like you make the decisions.

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price.