Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from Village Appraisal Ltd..

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'd planned, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these people to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. There are also plenty of home 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 will not 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 all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home is still sitting on the market.

In today's changing market, appointing a licensed appraiser is the #1 way to get a solid listing price for your home.

Are you working with a real estate agent to sell your home? Then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes comparable houses for sale in your town. It's a good starting point in determining your home's listing price. This step is crucial if you're going to minimize the house's time on the market and maximize your profit.

However, it's definitely in your best interest to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before signing a Listing Agreement, even if you've been working with the most experienced real estate agent.

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

Village Appraisal Ltd. can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will intrigue buyers, and we can also:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you find a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your home's state inside and out to blow away buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems that might delay your closing
Reduce chances of unexpected obstacles that can cause your sale to go up in smoke
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Improvements to add value

There are so many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home There are many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home -- and Village Appraisal Ltd. can help with that. Questions like "Would it be better to paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Should I finish my closet remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen might improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out the expenses involved before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. Appraisers have no vested interest in your final selling price, like an agent do. Your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Village Appraisal Ltd. is based on our efforts to finalize 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 sale price, a professional appraisal from Village Appraisal Ltd. helps homeowners like you make the smartest decisions.