Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Bowden Appraisal Group

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

Are you working with an agent to sell your home? Quite often they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that includes similar homes for sale in your area. It's a good starting point when deciding your home's listing price. If you're going to minimize your house's time on the market and maximize your profit, this is a crucial step.

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

And that's where Bowden Appraisal Group comes in! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your home's features.


	With today's fluctuating market conditions, you should definitely hire a licensed appraiser to get a factual listing price for your home. Contact us today.

We're also experienced in helping you set a realistic price to sell so your home will attract potential buyers, a qualified appraisal from Bowden Appraisal Group can:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you find a an interested buyer
Impress buyers with written proof of your home's shape inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Decrease the chances of unknown messes that cause negotiations to fizzle
Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal will close

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their home is much more than they thought, 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. Others have an over-inflated opinion of their home's estimated value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house will not attract serious buyers, which means you throw away time and (not to mention) money and still have no offers. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is sitting still on the market.

Home improvements that add value

There are many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home -- and Bowden Appraisal Group can help with that. Should we paint the whole house before we sell it... Do I need to complete my closet remodel... Almost any project can affect value in some way. But each thing impacts value differently. A kitchen remodel might improve your home's appeal, but it might not justify the expenses involved.

We can step in and help you make these important decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price -- our fees are based on efforts to complete your report. When it comes to investing in your home and setting a fair sales price, A professional appraisal from us helps homeowners make the decisions.