Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Ascension Appraisal

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 an appraisal from Ascension Appraisal actually allowed these sellers to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. Others have an inflated opinion of their home's price value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes 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 home stays on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is still sitting on the market.

In today's fluctuating market, using a licensed appraiser is the #1 way to get a sharp listing price for your home.

Working with a real estate agent to sell your property? Then you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays comparable homes for sale in your town. It's a good starting point in determining your home's listing price. If you're going to maximize your profit and minimize your home's time on the market, this is a really important step.

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

That's where Ascension Appraisal comes in! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent both have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales and an accurate description of your home's features.

In addition to helping you set a realistic selling price so your house will draw in potential buyers. An expert appraisal from Ascension Appraisal can:

Provide tips to help you negotiate once you find a potential buyer
Blow away buyers with written proof of your house's quality inside and out
Make you aware of problems and eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Decrease the chances of unknown obstacles that cause the process to fold
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements to add value

There are other important questions to ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", before listing your house. Questions like "Should we paint the entire 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 can affect 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 expenses before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

We'll help you make some of these decisions. Unlike an agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Your fee to us is based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Ascension Appraisal 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 — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize the report. When it comes to investing in your home and deciding on a fair sale price, a professional appraisal from us helps you make the best decisions.