Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Appraisal Quest Co. (805) 469-3088

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 house is much more than they thought, so investing in an appraisal from Appraisal Quest Co. (805) 469-3088 actually allowed them to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. An appraisal helps those who have an inflated opinion of their home's amount of 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 its mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house sits on the market.

Using a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get a solid listing price for your home in today's adapting market.

Are you working with an agent to sell your house? Quite often you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays similar sales houses in your town. It's a customary starting point when deciding your home's listing price. If you're going to maximize your profit and minimize your home's time on the market, this is a really important step.

Even if you're working with the most experienced agent, it's in your best interest to also have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value prior to signing a Listing Agreement.

And that's where Appraisal Quest Co. (805) 469-3088 comes in! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your home's features.

A skillful appraisal from Appraisal Quest Co. (805) 469-3088 can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will intrigue buyers, and we'll also:

Be a very valuable negotiating tool once you have a prospective buyer
Wow potential buyers with written proof of your home's state inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems that might delay your closing
Reduce chances of unexpected dilemmas that can cause your sale to fold
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal will close.

Improvements to add value to your home

There are other important questions you should ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", before listing your home. Ask yourself "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Should I complete my kitchen remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal affect. A kitchen remodel might improve the appeal of a home, but it may not justify the costs you'd pay.

We'll help you make some of these decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Appraisal Quest Co. (805) 469-3088 is based on our efforts to finalize the report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize your report. When it comes to investing in your home and deciding on a fair sale price, a professional appraisal from Appraisal Quest Co. (805) 469-3088 helps you make the sharpest decisions.