Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from KEY INSIGHT

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 an appraisal from KEY INSIGHT 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 value to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house won't attract interested 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 its mortgage. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home sits on the market.

In today's ever-changing market, appointing a licensed appraiser is the perfect way to get a factual listing price for your home.

Are you working with an agent to list your property? Then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes competing houses for sale in your town. It's a good starting point in determining your home's listing price. If you're going to minimize the house's time on the market and maximize your profit, this is a really important step.

Even if you are working with the most expert agent, it's definitely in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion before you sign a Listing Agreement.

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

A polished appraisal from KEY INSIGHT can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will bring in buyers, and we'll also:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you find a prospective buyer
Wow potential buyers with written proof of your house's state inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Reduce chances of unknown headaches that can cause your sale to crumble
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal will close.

Improvements to add value

There are other important questions you should ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", before listing your property. Questions like "Would it be better to paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my kitchen remodel?" Everything we do to our houses can have an effect on their value. But, not all of them have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen might improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out your expenses before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

We'll help you make some of these decisions. 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 KEY INSIGHT is based on our efforts to complete your report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — our fees are based on efforts to finalize the report. When it comes to investing in your house and deciding on a fair price to sell at, a professional appraisal from KEY INSIGHT helps you make the sharpest decisions.