Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from REID E. CHOATE & ASSOCIATES, LLC

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

If you're working with An agent to sell your house, then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that includes competing sales houses in your local area. It's a customary 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 move.

Even if you've hired the most experienced agent, it's definitely in your best interest to also have a third-party's objective opinion of value prior to signing a Listing Agreement.

And that's where REID E. CHOATE & ASSOCIATES, LLC comes in! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent have an accurate description of your home's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".


	In today's adapting market, appointing a licensed appraiser is the perfect way to get a correct listing price for your home. Contact us today.

A professional appraisal from REID E. CHOATE & ASSOCIATES, LLC can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice buyers, and we'll also:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you have a an interested buyer
Provide written proof of your home's state inside and out to wow potential buyers
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make yourself aware of problems that might delay your closing
Decrease the chances of unexpected headaches that cause negotiations to crumble
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten

So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their home is much more than they had planned, so investing in a professional appraisal 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 amount of value and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house won't attract serious buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is still sitting on the market.

Home improvements that add value

There are so many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your property. Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it... Does the fence need replacing... Should I complete my kitchen remodel... Practically any project will affect value in some way. Unfortunately, not all of them have an effect commensurate with their cost. While a kitchen remodel may improve the appeal of a home, it may not add nearly enough to the value to justify the expenses.

REID E. CHOATE & ASSOCIATES, LLC will step in and help make these important decisions. Appraisers don't have any vested interest in your final selling price, like an agent on commission will. Our fees are based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. When it comes to investing in your home and deciding on a fair sales price, A professional appraisal from us will help you make the best decisions.