Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Davidson & Associates

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

Working with an agent to list your property? Then you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays a list of houses for sale in your area. It's a customary starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This step is crucial if you're going to maximize your profit and minimize your house's 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 before you sign the Listing Agreement.

That's where we come in! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so 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".


	In today's ever-changing market, appointing a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get a fair listing price for your home. Contact us today.

Davidson & Associates can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will intrigue buyers, and we can also:

Provide tips to help you negotiate once you have a a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your house's shape inside and out to wow potential buyers
Make yourself aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Reduce chances of unknown problems that can cause your sale to go up in smoke
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the sale will go through

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their house is more than they estimated, so investing in an appraisal from Davidson & Associates actually allowed these sellers 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 price value and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes do not attract serious potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Each month that your home is still sitting on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage.

Improvements to add value

Davidson & Associates can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself before listing your house. Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it... Is now the time to add a deck... Should I complete my closet remodel... Virtually any project will affect value in some way. Unfortunately, not all of them have an effect commensurate with their cost. A kitchen remodel may improve the appeal of a home, but it might not justify the expenses involved.

Davidson & Associates will step in and help make these decisions. Unlike an agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price -- our fees are based on efforts to finalize the report. When it comes to investing in your house and deciding on a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from Davidson & Associates helps homeowners make the wisest decisions.