Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Casto Appraisal

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 from us 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 over-inflated opinion of their home's price value 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. Each month that your home is still sitting on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home is sitting still on the market.

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

If you're working with a real estate agent to sell your house, more than likely, they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays comparable homes for sale in your town. It's a good starting point when determining your home's listing price. This is a vital (and very common) step if your interests are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

Even if you've been working with the most experienced real estate 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 Casto Appraisal comes in! We can do 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 polished appraisal from Casto Appraisal can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will interest potential buyers, and we'll also:

Be a valuable negotiating tool once you find a prospective buyer
Wow potential buyers with written proof of your house's quality inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Decrease the chances of unexpected headaches that cause the process to break down
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the sale will go through.

Improvements that add value to your home

In addition to "how much?", there may be other equally important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your house. You should ask yourself questions like "Should we paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Should I finish my kitchen remodel?" Everything we do to our houses have an effect on their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. 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. Casto Appraisal appraisers have no vested interest in what amount your home sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Casto Appraisal 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 your home's sale price — your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize the report. A professional appraisal from Casto Appraisal will help homeowners make the smartest decisions when it comes to investing in their houses and setting a fair sale price.