Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Onan Appraisals

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 had planned, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed these people to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. An appraisal helps those who have an inflated opinion of their home's estimated value to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes don't attract 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 its mortgage. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house sits on the market.

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

If you're working with a real estate agent to list your house, more than likely, you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that includes selected sales in your local area. It's a good starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This is a vital 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 prior to signing the Listing Agreement.

That's where we come in! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent both have an accurate description of your home's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

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

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you have found a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your home's shape inside and out to wow potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems
Reduce chances of unknown complications that can cause your sale to fall through
Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

Onan Appraisals can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself before listing your house. You should ask yourself questions like "Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my kitchen remodel?" Everything we do to our houses can have an effect on their value. But, not all of them 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 your expenses.

Onan Appraisals will step in and help you make these 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 Onan Appraisals 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 — our fees are based on efforts to complete the report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Onan Appraisals. When it comes to investing in your house and deciding on a fair price to sell at, we'll help homeowners make the smartest decisions.