Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from JZC Appraisals

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 actually allowed them to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. There are also plenty of sellers who think their home is worth a lot more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes don't attract serious buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Every month your home stays on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is sitting still on the market.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the perfect way to get a precise listing price for your home in today's ever-changing market.

Working with a real estate agent to sell your property? More than likely, you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays selected homes for sale in your local area. It's a good starting point when determining your home's listing price. This step is crucial if you're going to maximize your profit and minimize your home's time on the market.

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

That's where JZC Appraisals comes in! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent both have an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

In addition to helping you set a realistic selling price so your house will draw in potential buyers. A qualified appraisal from JZC Appraisals can:

Provide tips to help you negotiate once you find a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your home's state inside and out to impress buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Reduce chances of unknown messes that can cause your sale to crumble
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements that add value to your home

In addition to "how much?", there may be other equally important questions to ask yourself before listing your home. You should ask yourself questions like "Should we paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Should I finish my kitchen remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. While a kitchen remodel may improve the appeal of a home, it might not add nearly enough to the value to justify the expenses.

We can step in and help make these decisions. JZC Appraisals appraisers have no vested interest in what amount your house sells for, unlike an agent. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from JZC Appraisals is based on our efforts to complete 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 complete your report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from JZC Appraisals. When it comes to investing in your home and settling on a fair sale price, we'll help homeowners like you make the decisions.