Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact JTH Appraisals

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price.

A lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the market value of their home is much more than they thought, so investing in an appraisal from JTH Appraisals actually allowed these sellers 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 price value to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes do not attract serious potential buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Each month that your home is still sitting on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house sits on the market.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the top way to get an accurate listing price for your home in today's evolving market.

If you're working with an agent to sell your house, more than likely, you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes a list of sales in your town. It's a customary starting point when determining your home's listing price. This is a crucial step if your interests are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

However, it's definitely in your best interest to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before you sign a Listing Agreement, even if you're working with an experienced agent.

That's where JTH Appraisals comes in! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your home's features.

In addition to helping you decide on a realistic price to sell so your house will bring in buyers. A professional appraisal from JTH Appraisals can:

Provide tips to help you negotiate once you find an interested buyer
Provide written proof of your home's condition inside and out to impress potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems
Cut down the chances of unknown difficulties that can cause your sale to fall through
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through.

Improvements that add value to your home

There are so many important questions to ask yourself before listing your property There are many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home -- and JTH Appraisals can help with that. Questions like "Would it be better to paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Should I complete my closet remodel?" Everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. A kitchen remodel might improve the appeal of a home, but it might not justify the costs you'd pay.

We can step in and help you make these important decisions. JTH Appraisals appraisers have no vested interest in what amount the home sells for, unlike an agent. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from JTH Appraisals 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 appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize the report. When it comes to investing in your house and settling on a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from JTH Appraisals helps you make the sharpest decisions.