Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact James Wagner

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 house is a lot more than they expected, so investing in an appraisal from James Wagner actually allowed them to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. There are also plenty of sellers who think their home is worth much more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house will not attract serious potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your house sits on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

In today's evolving market, appointing a licensed appraiser is the best way to get a solid listing price for your home.

Working with a real estate agent to list your property? Then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays selected sale homes in your town. It's a customary starting point when determining your home's listing price. This is a really important (and very logical) step if your main objectives are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

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

And that's where James Wagner comes in! We'll do 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 helping you set a realistic selling price so your home will interest buyers. A professional appraisal from James Wagner can:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you find a prospective buyer
Wow potential buyers with written proof of your house's shape inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems that might delay a closing
Cut down the chances of unknown obstacles that can cause sales to go up in smoke
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal will close.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

In addition to "how much?", there may be other equally important questions to ask yourself before listing your home. Ask yourself "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my closet remodel?" Everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. 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.

We'll step in and help make these decisions. Appraisers have no vested interest in your final selling price, like a real estate agent do. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from James Wagner 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 the sales price — our fees are based on efforts to finalize the report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from James Wagner. When it comes to investing in your house and setting a fair price to sell at, we'll help homeowners make the decisions.