Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Platinum Appraisal Co

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 a lot more than they'd planned, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed these people 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 estimated value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes don't attract potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your home sits on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is sitting still on the market.

In today's adapting market, using a licensed appraiser is the #1 way to get a proper listing price for your home.

Are you working with an agent to list your home? More than likely, they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that includes similar houses for sale in your town. It's a good starting point in deciding 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.

Even if you have hired the most experienced agent, it's definitely in your best interest to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before you sign a Listing Agreement.

And that's where Platinum Appraisal Co comes in! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so 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".

In addition to helping you decide on a realistic selling price so your home will intrigue buyers. A knowledgeable appraisal from Platinum Appraisal Co can:

Help provide advice when negotiating once you find a prospective buyer
Blow away buyers with written proof of your house's state inside and out
Make you aware of problems and eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Cut down the chances of unexpected quandaries that can cause your sale to crumble
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Improvements that add value to your home

There are other important questions to ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", prior to listing your property. Ask yourself "Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my kitchen remodel?" Everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen may improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out expenses before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

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. Our fees are based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Platinum Appraisal Co 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 — our fees are based on efforts to complete the report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Platinum Appraisal Co. When it comes to investing in your house and setting a fair price to sell at, we'll help you make the sharpest decisions.