Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Altamirano Appraisals

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 a real estate agent to list your property, more than likely, you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays comparable sale homes in your area. It's a customary starting point in determining your home's listing price. This step is crucial if you're going to minimize the home's time on the market and maximize your profit.

However, it's also advantageous to have a third-party's objective opinion before you sign the Listing Agreement, even if you are working with an experienced agent.

And that's where Altamirano Appraisals can help you! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent have an accurate description of your home's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

With today's changing market conditions, you should definitely appoint a licensed appraiser to get a solid listing price for your home. Contact us today.

Altamirano Appraisals can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice potential buyers, and we can also:
  • Help provide advice when negotiating once you have a potential buyer
  • Provide written proof of your house's shape inside and out to blow away potential buyers
  • Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
  • Reduce chances of unknown issues that can cause sales to fall through
  • Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close
Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their home is more than they estimated, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these sellers 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 decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes will not attract potential 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 its mortgage.

Home improvements that add value

Altamirano Appraisals can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home. Would it be better to paint the whole house before we sell it... Does the fence need replacing... Do I need to complete my closet remodel... Virtually any project will influence value in some way. Unfortunately, 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 expenses involved.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. Unlike an agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. An appraisal fee from Altamirano Appraisals is based on our efforts to finalize the report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. So a professional appraisal from Altamirano Appraisals helps homeowners like you make the best decisions on investments to add value and deciding on a fair sales price.