Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact ELM Appraisal Associates

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 list your house? More than likely, they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes competing homes for sale in your local 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 move.

However, it's also advantageous to have a third-party's objective opinion before signing the Listing Agreement, even if you have hired the most experienced agent.

That's where we come in! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable 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 skillful listing price for your home. Contact us today.

A polished appraisal from ELM Appraisal Associates can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice buyers, and we'll also:

Help provide advice when negotiating once you have found a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your house's shape inside and out to impress buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Cut down the chances of unknown difficulties that can cause sales to crumble
Eliminate the wait 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 house is much more than they had planned, so investing in an appraisal from ELM Appraisal Associates actually allowed these people 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 much more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced property will not attract serious buyers, which means you throw away time and (not to mention) money and still have no offers. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is still sitting on the market.

Home improvements that add value

In addition to "how much?", there may be equally important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your house. Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it... Is now the time to add a deck... Should I complete my kitchen remodel... Nearly any project has the potential to affect value in some way. But each thing affects marketability differently. While a kitchen remodel may improve the appeal of a home, it might not add nearly enough to the value to justify the expenses.

ELM Appraisal Associates can help you with these important decisions. ELM Appraisal Associates appraisers have no vested interest in the amount your home sells for, unlike an agent. An appraisal fee from ELM Appraisal Associates is based on our efforts to complete the report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. So please consider ordering an appraisal from ELM Appraisal Associates. When it comes to investing in your house and settling on a fair sale price, we'll help you make the most financially sound decisions.