Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Buckholz, Caldwell & Associates

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price.

If you're working with An agent to list your home, more than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes selected sale homes in your local area. It's a customary starting point in determining your home's listing price. This is a crucial step if your main objectives are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

Even if you're working with the most experienced agent, it's definitely in your best interest to also have a third-party's objective opinion of value before signing the Listing Agreement.

That's where we come in! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales and an accurate description of your house's features.


	In today's evolving market, appointing a licensed appraiser is the perfect way to get an accurate listing price for your home. Contact us today.

Buckholz, Caldwell & Associates can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will appeal to buyers, and we can also:

Be a valuable negotiating tool once you have a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your house's quality inside and out to blow away potential buyers
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make yourself aware of problems that might delay a closing
Reduce chances of unexpected problems that can cause your sale to fall through
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten

A lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the market value of their house is more than they estimated, so investing in an appraisal from Buckholz, Caldwell & Associates actually allowed these sellers 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. An overpriced house will 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 on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage.

Improvements to add value to your home

There are so many important questions to ask yourself before listing your property. Should we paint the outside of the house before we sell it... Does the carpet need replacing... Should I finish my kitchen remodel... Nearly any project has the potential to influence value in some way. But, not all of them have an effect commensurate with their cost. A kitchen remodel might improve your home's appeal, but it may not justify the costs you'd pay.

Buckholz, Caldwell & Associates can help you with these decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price -- your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize your report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Buckholz, Caldwell & Associates. When it comes to investing in your home and settling on a fair sale price, we'll help you make the wisest decisions.