Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact DRA 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.

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their house is more than they estimated, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed them to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. There are also plenty of home 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 potential 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 property is still sitting on the market.

In today's ever-changing market, appointing a licensed appraiser is the #1 way to get an expert listing price for your home.

Are you working with a real estate agent to list your home? More than likely, they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes a list of sales houses in your local area. It's a good starting point in determining your home's listing price. This is a vital step if your intentions are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

Even if you've been working with an expert agent , it's definitely in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion of value before signing a Listing Agreement.

That's where DRA Appraisals, Inc comes in! We'll 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 house's features.

DRA Appraisals, Inc can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will attract buyers, and we can also:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you have found a prospective buyer
Blow away potential buyers with written proof of your home's shape inside and out
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make you aware of problems
Cut down the chances of unexpected problems that can cause sales to fall through
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten.

Home improvements that add value

There are other important questions you should ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", prior to listing your property. Questions like "Should we paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my closet remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses have an effect on their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. While a kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, it might not add nearly enough to the value to justify the expenses.

DRA Appraisals, Inc will step in and help you make 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 complete the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from DRA 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 the sales price — your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize your report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from DRA Appraisals, Inc. When it comes to investing in your house and setting a fair sale price, we'll help you make the best decisions.