Triangle Area Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Zaf Appraisals

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price. Working with an agent to sell your home? More than likely, they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes selected sales in your area. It's a customary starting point in determining your home's listing price. This is a crucial (and very common) step if your main objectives are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

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

And that's where Zaf Appraisals comes in! We'll 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".

With today's evolving market conditions, you should definitely use a licensed appraiser to get an accurate listing price for your home. Contact us today.

In addition to helping you decide on a realistic selling price so your home will draw in potential buyers, an expert appraisal from Zaf Appraisals can:
  • Provide accurate measurement of GLA 
  • Provide written proof of your house's condition inside and out to wow potential buyers
  • Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
  • Cut down the chances of unexpected dilemmas that can cause sales to go up in smoke
  • Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the sale will go through
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 receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. Others have an inflated opinion of their home's price value and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house will not attract serious 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 on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage.

Improvements to add value to your home

Zaf Appraisals can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your house. Should we paint the whole house before we sell it... Do I need to complete my closet remodel... Nearly any project can influence value in some way. But not everything will have the same bang for the buck. Remodeling your kitchen may improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out your costs before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

We'll step in and help you make these decisions. Unlike an agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Our frees are not a percentage of your home's sale price -- your free to us is based on efforts to finalize the report. A professional appraisal from Zaf Appraisals will help homeowners like you make the wisest decisions on investments to add value and settling on a profit-maximizing listing price.