Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from Guardian Appraisals, Inc..

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 house is more than they estimated, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed them 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 realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes don't attract serious buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Each month that your home is still on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. All the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home sits on the market.

With today's evolving market conditions, you should definitely considering hiring a licensed appraiser to get a proper listing price for your home.

If you're working with an agent to list your house, then they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes selected houses for sale in your town. It's a good starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This step is crucial if you're going to minimize your house's time on the market and maximize your profit.

In our opinion, though, you might also wish to consider an appraisal from someone who tracks real estate values for living - BEFORE putting your home on the market - even if you're working with an experienced agent.

And that's where Guardian Appraisals, Inc. can help you! We can 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 house's features.

A professional appraisal from Guardian Appraisals, Inc. can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice potential buyers, and we'll also:

Be a very valuable negotiating tool once you have a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your house's quality inside and out to blow away buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Reduce chances of unexpected obstacles that can cause your sale to deteriorate
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

There are other important questions you should ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", before listing your property. You should ask yourself questions like "Should we paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Should I finish my closet remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses have an effect on their value. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen might improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out expenses before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

Guardian Appraisals, Inc. can help you with these decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. Your fee to us is based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Guardian Appraisals, Inc. is based on our efforts to complete the report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize the report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Guardian Appraisals, Inc.. When it comes to investing in your house and deciding on a fair sales price, we'll help you make the decisions.