Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from Crest Appraisal Services.

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

So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their home is a lot more than they expected, so investing in an appraisal from Crest Appraisal Services actually allowed these sellers to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. An appraisal helps those who have an over-inflated opinion of their home's price value to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes do 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. In the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

With today's fluctuating market conditions, you should definitely appoint a licensed appraiser to get a fair 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 a list of houses for sale in your town. It's a good starting point when deciding your home's listing price. If you're going to minimize your house's time on the market and maximize your profit, this is a really important step.

Even if you've been working with the most experienced agent, it's in your best interest to also have a third-party's objective opinion before signing a Listing Agreement.

And that's where Crest Appraisal Services comes in! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent both have an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

A knowledgeable appraisal from Crest Appraisal Services can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will draw in buyers, and we'll also:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you have a prospective buyer
Wow potential buyers with written proof of your home's shape inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Cut down the chances of unexpected difficulties that can cause sales to break down
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

There are so many important questions to ask yourself before listing your property There are many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home -- and Crest Appraisal Services can help with that. Ask yourself "Should we paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Should I complete my kitchen remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But not everything will 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 the expenses.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. Our fees are based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Crest Appraisal Services 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 appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize your report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Crest Appraisal Services. When it comes to investing in your house and deciding on a fair sales price, we'll help you make the wisest decisions.