Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Covenant Appraisals

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price. Working with an agent to list your house? More than likely, you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that includes competing sales houses in your local area. It's a customary starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This is a crucial (and very logical) step if your goals are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

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

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

In today's evolving market, appointing a licensed appraiser is the top way to get a sharp listing price for your home. Contact us today.

We're also experienced in helping you set a realistic price to sell so your home will entice buyers, a knowledgeable appraisal from Covenant Appraisals can:
  • Help provide advice when negotiating once you find a potential buyer
  • Provide written proof of your home's state inside and out to blow away buyers
  • Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
  • Decrease the chances of unexpected dilemmas that cause the process to flop
  • Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten
A lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the market value of their home is more than they estimated, so investing in an appraisal from Covenant Appraisals actually allowed these people to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. 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 house won't attract buyers, which means you squander time and money and still have no offers. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home is still sitting on the market.

Improvements to add value

There are so many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home. Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it... Does the fence need replacing... Do I need to finish my kitchen remodel... Practically any project has the potential to influence value in some way. But not everything will have the same return on investment. A kitchen remodel may improve the appeal of a home, but it may not justify the expenses involved.

Covenant Appraisals can help you with these important decisions. Appraisers don't have any vested interest in your final selling price, like an agent on commission will. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price -- your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize the report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Covenant Appraisals. When it comes to investing in your home and deciding on a fair sales price, we'll help homeowners make the best decisions.