Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from Duncan 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 people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their house is a lot more than they expected, so investing in an appraisal from Duncan Appraisals actually allowed these people to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. Others have an 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 don't attract serious buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Every month your house sits 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 still sitting on the market.

With today's changing market conditions, you should definitely use a licensed appraiser to get an accurate listing price for your home.

If you're working with a real estate agent to list your property, more than likely, you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays a list of houses for sale in your town. It's a customary starting point when determining your home's listing price. This step is crucial if you're going to minimize the house's time on the market and maximize your profit.

Even if you've hired the most experienced real estate agent, it's definitely in your best interest to also have a third-party's objective opinion prior to signing the Listing Agreement.

And that's where Duncan Appraisals comes in! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales and an accurate description of your home's features.

Duncan Appraisals can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will appeal to potential buyers, and we can also:

Provide tips to help you negotiate once you find a prospective buyer
Impress potential buyers with written proof of your house's state inside and out
Make you aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Reduce chances of unknown difficulties that can cause sales to flop
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through.

Improvements that add value to your home

In addition to "how much?", there may be equally important questions to ask yourself before listing your property. Ask yourself "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my closet remodel?" Many things that we do to our houses have an effect on their value. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen may improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out your costs before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. Duncan Appraisals appraisers have no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. Our fees are based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Duncan Appraisals is based on our efforts to finalize the report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize your report. When it comes to investing in your house and deciding on a fair sale price, a professional appraisal from Duncan Appraisals will help you make the smartest decisions.