Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from GZ Appraisal Services

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

So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their home is more than they estimated, so investing in an appraisal from GZ Appraisal Services 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 inflated opinion of their home's price value to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house won't attract buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Each month that your home is still on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. In the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home sits on the market.

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

Working with a real estate agent to list your home? More than likely, they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays selected sale homes in your 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 process.

In our opinion, however, you should also get an appraisal from a professional who's sole occupation is to analyze real estate - PRIOR to putting your home on the market - even if you're working with an experienced agent.

And that's where GZ Appraisal Services can help you! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

We're also experienced in assisting you with setting a realistic selling price so your house will attract buyers. A qualified appraisal from GZ Appraisal Services can:

Help provide advice when negotiating once you have a prospective buyer
Wow potential buyers with written proof of your house's condition inside and out
Make you aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Decrease the chances of unexpected issues that cause negotiations to go up in smoke
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through.

Home improvements that add value

There are so many important questions to ask yourself before listing your house There are many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home -- and GZ Appraisal Services can help with that. Questions like "Would it be better to paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Should I finish my closet remodel?" Everything we do to our houses can have an effect on their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. While a kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, 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. Unlike an agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Your fee to us is based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from GZ Appraisal Services 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 complete your report. When it comes to investing in your home and deciding on a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from GZ Appraisal Services will help homeowners like you make the smartest decisions.