Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from KLM Appraisals

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price. Are you working with a real estate agent to sell your property? Then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays comparable sales houses in your local area. It's a customary starting point when deciding your home's listing price. If you're going to maximize your profit and minimize the house's time on the market, this is a crucial step.

Even if you've hired the most experienced real estate agent, it's in your best interest to also have a third-party's objective opinion prior to signing a Listing Agreement.

And that's where KLM Appraisals comes in! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your house's features.

With today's fluctuating market conditions, you should definitely appoint a licensed appraiser to get a factual listing price for your home. Contact us today.

In addition to helping you decide on a realistic selling price so your home will charm buyers, an expert appraisal from KLM Appraisals can:
  • Be a very valuable negotiating tool once you have a an interested buyer
  • Provide written proof of your home's condition inside and out to impress buyers
  • Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make yourself aware of problems that might delay a closing
  • Reduce chances of unexpected messes that can cause sales to fall through
  • Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through
A lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the market value of their house is much more than they thought, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these people to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. Others have an over-inflated opinion of their home's estimated value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house will not attract serious buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. In the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home sits on the market.

Improvements that add value to your home

In addition to "how much?", there may be other important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your property. Should we paint the entire house before we sell it... Does the fence need replacing... Should I finish my closet remodel... Almost any project will affect value in some way. Unfortunately, not all of them have an effect commensurate with their cost. 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.

KLM Appraisals can help you with these decisions. Appraisers don't have any vested interest in your final selling price, like a real estate agent on commission will. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. When it comes to investing in your home and setting a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from KLM Appraisals will help homeowners make the sharpest decisions.