Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Charla Parsons Appraisal Company

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 home is more than they estimated, 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 inflated opinion of their home's price value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house won't attract serious potential buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Every month your house sits on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. All the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home is still sitting on the market.

In today's adapting market, hiring a licensed appraiser is the perfect way to get an expert listing price for your home.

Working with a real estate agent to sell your home? More than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes comparable houses for sale in your area. It's a good starting point in deciding 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 standard process.

However, it's also advantageous to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before signing the Listing Agreement, even if you've hired the most experienced agent.

And that's where Charla Parsons Appraisal Company can help you! We can perform 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".

In addition to helping you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will charm potential buyers. An expert appraisal from Charla Parsons Appraisal Company can:

Provide tips to help you negotiate once you have a potential buyer
Blow away 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
Reduce chances of unexpected disputes that can cause your sale to fold
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 other equally important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home. Questions like "Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my closet remodel?" Many things that we do to our houses have an effect on their value. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen might improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out expenses 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. Appraisers don't have any vested interest in your final selling price, like a real estate agent do. Our fees are based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Charla Parsons Appraisal Company is based on our efforts to complete your report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale 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 Charla Parsons Appraisal Company will help homeowners like you make the decisions on investing in their home and deciding on a fair sale price.