Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from MS 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 sellers are surprised to learn that their home's market value can exceed their expectations, often resulting in a higher sale price when a professional appraisal is conducted. An appraisal is crucial for setting a realistic price, as overpricing can deter potential buyers, leading to wasted time and ongoing mortgage payments while the property remains unsold.

In today's fluctuating market, hiring a licensed appraiser is the perfect way to get a precise listing price for your home.

Working with a real estate agent to list your house? More than likely, you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes comparable sale homes in your local area. It is a customary starting point in deciding your home's listing price. This is a crucial step if your main goals are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

In our opinion, though, you might also wish to consider an appraisal from a licensed appraiser whose sole occupation is to analyze real estate - BEFORE putting your home on the market - even if you are working with an experienced real estate agent.

That is where MS Appraisals comes in! We will perform a pre-listing appraisal, so you and your agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your house's features.

A professional appraisal from MS Appraisals can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will appeal to potential buyers, and we will also:

Be a valuable negotiating tool once you find a prospective buyer.
Wow potential buyers with written proof of your house's shape inside and out.
Eliminate repair hassles at the last minute.
Cut down the chances of unknown quandaries that can cause your sale to fold.
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements that add value to your home

MS Appraisals can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home. You should ask yourself questions like "Would it be better to paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my closet remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses influence their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. Remodeling your kitchen may improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out your expenses before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

MS Appraisals can help you with these decisions. Unlike an agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Our fees are based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from MS Appraisals is based on our efforts to finalize the report and are not a percentage of the sales 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 home and deciding on a fair price to sell at, a professional appraisal from MS Appraisals helps homeowners make the best decisions.