Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Firedancer Appraisals

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

So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their home is much more than they thought, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these sellers to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. Others have an over-inflated opinion of their home's price value and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes do not attract potential 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 is sitting still on the market.

Using a licensed appraiser is the top way to get a fair listing price for your home in today's evolving market.

Working with an agent to list your house? More than likely, you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that includes comparable houses for sale in your town. It's a customary starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This step is really important if you're going to minimize your home's time on the market and maximize your profit.

Even if you've hired the most expert agent, it's in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion of value prior to signing the Listing Agreement.

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

A polished appraisal from Firedancer Appraisals can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will interest buyers, and we'll also:

Be a valuable negotiating tool once you find an interested buyer
Impress buyers with written proof of your house's condition inside and out
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make you aware of problems that might delay your closing
Reduce chances of unexpected issues that can cause sales to crumble
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Improvements that add value to your home

Firedancer Appraisals can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home. Ask yourself "Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Should I finish my closet remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses can have an effect on their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. While a kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, it might not add nearly enough to the value to justify the expenses.

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