Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from West Valley 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.

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 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 home sellers who think their home is worth much more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced property will not attract interested 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 its mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

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

Working with a real estate agent to sell your house? Then 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 area. It's a customary starting point in determining your home's listing price. This is a vital (and very common) step if your main objectives are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

However, it's also advantageous to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before signing a Listing Agreement, even if you are working with an experienced real estate agent.

And that's where West Valley Appraisal Services comes in! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent both have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your house's features.

We're also experienced in assisting you with setting a realistic price to sell so your house will draw in potential buyers. A knowledgeable appraisal from West Valley Appraisal Services can:

Be a very valuable negotiating tool once you have a potential buyer
Blow away buyers with written proof of your home's state inside and out
Make you aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Decrease the chances of unknown messes that cause negotiations to deteriorate
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through.

Improvements to add value

In addition to "how much?", there may be equally important questions to ask yourself before listing your home. You should ask yourself questions like "Would it be better to paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my closet remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses have an effect on their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen might improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out your expenses before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

We'll step in and help make these important decisions. Appraisers don't have any vested interest in your final selling price, like an agent do. Your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from West Valley Appraisal 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 your report. A professional appraisal from West Valley Appraisal Services will help homeowners like you make the best decisions on investing in their house and deciding on a fair price to sell at.