Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from Asheville Residential Valuations.

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 home is much more than they had planned, so investing in an appraisal from Asheville Residential Valuations 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. An overpriced property will not attract serious buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your house sits on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house is still sitting on the market.

Using a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get an accurate listing price for your home in today's evolving market.

Are you working with an agent to list your property? More than likely, you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays a list of sales in your area. It's a customary starting point when deciding your home's listing price. If you're going to maximize your profit and minimize the house's time on the market, this is a vital step.

But even if you've hired the most accomplished real estate agent, it's definitely in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion before signing the Listing Agreement.

And that's where Asheville Residential Valuations comes in! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent have an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

We're also experienced in helping you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice buyers. A professional appraisal from Asheville Residential Valuations can:

Be a valuable negotiating tool once you have found an interested buyer
Provide written proof of your house's state inside and out to wow potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems
Reduce chances of unknown difficulties that can cause your sale to fizzle
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Home improvements that add value

There are other important questions to ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", prior to listing your house. Questions like "Should we paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Should I complete my kitchen remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses can have an effect on their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen may improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out the expenses involved before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

We'll help you make some of these important decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Asheville Residential Valuations is based on our efforts to finalize 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 complete your report. A professional appraisal from Asheville Residential Valuations will help homeowners make the wisest decisions when it comes to investing in their houses and deciding on a fair sales price.