Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Scolastico Appraisals, LLC

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

If you are a Realtor looking for a second opinon on how much you should list a home for, give us a call. It's always good to have a second opinion, especially in unstable market conditions. Also, we may be able to discover something on the assessors property card that is not correct. This information could be useful so you are not giving incorrect data on your listing.
For homeowners looking to potentially sell a house on your own, we can provide you with an opinion of market value and also provide tips to market the property to get the most out of your listing. It's important that you don't overprice your listing. Often times, by overpricing a home, the end result is less than what it should have been if it were priced correctly. In today's market it's important to set a reasonable list price from the start.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get a sharp listing price for your home in today's adapting market.

Are you working with an agent to sell your home? Then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays comparable houses for sale in your area. It's a customary starting point in deciding your home's listing price. This step is really important if you're going to minimize your house's time on the market and maximize your profit.

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

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

Scolastico Appraisals, LLC can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice buyers, and we can also:

Impress buyers with a written report showing all the features and information about the house.
Provide tips on getting the home ready for market.

Improvements that add value to your home

In addition to "how much?", there may be other equally important questions to ask yourself before listing your house. Questions like "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Should I complete my kitchen 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. A kitchen remodel might improve your home's appeal, but it may not justify the costs you'd pay.