Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact NorthStar Realty Services

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

A lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the market value of their home is much more than they had planned, 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 value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced home will not attract interested buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your house stays on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house is still sitting on the market.

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

Are you working with an agent to list your home? More than likely, you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes a list of houses for sale in your area. It's a good starting point in determining 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 a third-party's objective opinion of value prior to signing a Listing Agreement, even if you're working with the most experienced real estate agent.

That's where we come in! We'll perform 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".

A skillful appraisal from NorthStar Realty Services can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will bring in buyers, and we'll also:

Be an extremely valuable negotiating tool once you have found a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your home's condition inside and out to impress buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems that might delay your closing
Cut down the chances of unknown headaches 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.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

NorthStar Realty Services can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home. Ask yourself "Would it be better to paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my closet remodel?" Everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But, not all of them have an equal affect. A kitchen remodel may improve the appeal of a home, but it might not justify the expenses involved.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. Appraisers have no vested interest in your final selling price, like a real estate agent do. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from NorthStar Realty Services 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 the sales price — your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize the report. When it comes to investing in your home and deciding on a fair price to sell at, a professional appraisal from us will help homeowners like you make the wisest decisions.