Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact ABS Appraisal Service, 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 home is a lot more than they expected, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these people to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. An appraisal helps those who have an inflated opinion of their home's price value to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes do not attract serious buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Each month that your home is still sitting on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. All the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house is still sitting on the market.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the top way to get a true listing price for your home in today's changing market.

If you're working with a real estate agent to list your property, then they'll give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays competing sales houses in your area. It's a good starting point when determining your home's listing price. This is a crucial (and very logical) step if your interests are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

But even if you've hired the most experienced agent, it's in your best interest to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before you sign the Listing Agreement.

That's where ABS Appraisal Service, Inc. comes in! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate 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 set a realistic selling price so your house will appeal to buyers. A knowledgeable appraisal from ABS Appraisal Service, Inc. can:

Help provide advice when negotiating once you have a prospective buyer
Impress potential buyers with written proof of your house's shape inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems
Decrease the chances of unexpected complications that cause negotiations to flop
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements to add value to your home

In addition to "how much?", there may be other equally important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your property. Ask yourself "Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Should I finish my closet remodel?" Everything we do to our houses can affect their value. Unfortunately, not all of them 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 your expenses.

We'll help you make some of these important 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 your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from ABS Appraisal Service, Inc. 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 the sales price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize your report. So a professional appraisal from ABS Appraisal Service, Inc. will help homeowners like you make the smartest decisions when it comes to investing in their homes and settling on a fair sales price.