Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Central Alabama Appraisal

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 a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these sellers to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. There are also plenty of sellers who think their home is worth a lot more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes will not attract 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 property is sitting still on the market.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the top way to get a just listing price for your home in today's evolving market.

If you're working with a real estate agent to list your house, then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays competing sales houses in your local area. It's a good starting point when determining your home's listing price. This is a crucial (and very logical) 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 agent, it's definitely in your best interest to also have a third-party's objective opinion before you sign a Listing Agreement.

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

Central Alabama Appraisal can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will draw in buyers, and we can also:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you have a prospective buyer
Impress potential buyers with written proof of your house's condition inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems
Cut down the chances of unknown problems that can cause your sale to flop
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal will close.

Home improvements that add value

Central Alabama Appraisal can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home. Ask yourself "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Should I complete my closet remodel?" Everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. Remodeling your kitchen might improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out your costs before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. 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 the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Central Alabama Appraisal is based on our efforts to finalize your 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 appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize your report. So a professional appraisal from Central Alabama Appraisal helps homeowners make the sharpest decisions on investing in their home and deciding on a fair price to sell at.