If you're going to sell your home, you should seriously consider a professional appraisal. Don't think of an appraisal as purely an expense; it pays you in the long run! Unless the homeowner makes a career out of studying real estate values, like an appraiser, it's practically impossible for them to understand the nuances of local real estate values.
You're probably focused on the costs of purchasing and upgrading your home, or the amount you need to get for it. Instead, the appraisal measures your home's market value. A home is only worth what another person is willing to give you.
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Going to sell your home yourself?
Quite a few Illinois homeowners are deciding to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the help of a real estate agent. But to do it right, with minimal waiting and to get the most you can, what you need is a qualified appraiser. You need an objective opinion, and we understand that it's hard to be objective about your own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will inform you of what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.
Not only can getting a professional appraisal help you set a realistic asking price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:
- Allow you to have the edge while negotiating while speaking with a potential buyer
- Impress buyers with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
- Alert you of issues and get rid of any last-minute repair hassles that might hold-up a closing
- Help prevent the odds of unidentified problems that cause sales to go up in smoke
People are surprised when they find out their home's value is a great deal more than they thought. So taking the first step and investing in a professional appraisal provided the data to support a sale for thousands more than they expected they would get. Others have an an exaggerated opinion of their home's value, and by getting an appraisal it helped them to to set a more reasonable price for their home in order for it to sell quickly - instead of waiting on the market for months. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, wasting your valuable time and draining your resources while you're in Real Estate "limbo".
Get a comprehensive appraisal before listing
Even if you have the most experienced agent, it's in your best interest to get an analysis of value prior to finalizing a listing contract. And that's where Sandcastle Management & Realty comes in. An appraisal can be invaluable in a scenario like this. It will give both you and your agent a complete breakdown of the unique features of your property which will give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a record of recent comparable properties in the area.
Serving Cook County with the finest real estate consulting services
Possibly you've already decided you don't need to go as far as getting an entire appraisal but are looking for information about the status of your area's real estate? We have services designed especially for consumers like you to assist with your real estate decisions.
If you're wondering what you'll be getting from us when you order an appraisal just take a look....
- Immediate response to your initial inquiry: We personalize information to the needs of our customers. Just let us know your situation, and we will provide suggestions.
- Swift turnaround time: Usually in a week's time or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a PDF of the report ready to download.
- Consulting and appraisal report formats to suit YOUR needs: When dealing with appraisal and consulting, one size does NOT fit all. We provide many different types of reports and have a lot of experience at providing appraisals to consumers that keep the industry jargon to a minimum so that you don't have to be real estate attorney to understand it.
- Fast reply to follow-up questions: When we write reports, we make sure they are clearly written, understandable, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. Should you have any confusion regarding your appraisal once you've read the report, feel free to give us a call or email us!
