Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from Sullivan Appraisals.

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 expected, so investing in an appraisal from Sullivan Appraisals actually allowed them to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. There are also plenty of sellers who think their home is worth a lot more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced property will not 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 the mortgage. In the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home is still sitting on the market.

In today's fluctuating market, using a Certified Licensed Appraiser is the #1 way to get a factual listing price for your home.

If you're working with an agent to sell your house, then they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays competing houses for sale in your local area. It's a customary starting point when 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 logical process.

Even if you've hired the most experienced real estate agent, it's definitely in your best interest to also have a third-party's objective opinion of value before signing a Listing Agreement.

That's where I come in! I'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent both have an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

Sullivan Appraisals can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will attract buyers, and I can also:

Help provide advice when negotiating once you have a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your home's condition inside and out to impress buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Reduce chances of unexpected obstacles that can cause your sale to flop
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements to add value to your home

There are so many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your house. There are many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home -- and Sullivan Appraisals can help with that. Ask yourself "Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Should I complete my closet remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses can affect their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. Remodeling your kitchen might improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out your costs before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

Sullivan Appraisals can help you with these important decisions. Appraisers don't have any vested interest in your final selling price, like a real estate agent do. The appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. When it comes to investing in your house and deciding on a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from Sullivan Appraisals helps homeowners make the best decisions.