Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact David Carlson & Associates Inc.

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

Are you working with a real estate agent to sell your house? Then they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays a list of sale homes in your local area. It's a good starting point when determining your home's listing price. If you're going to minimize the home's time on the market and maximize your profit, this is a vital step.

However, it's definitely in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion prior to signing the Listing Agreement, even if you've been working with the most experienced agent.

That's where David Carlson & Associates Inc. comes in! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales and an accurate description of your house's features.


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

A professional appraisal from David Carlson & Associates Inc. can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will intrigue buyers, and we'll also:

Help provide advice when negotiating once you have a a prospective buyer
Blow away potential buyers with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make yourself aware of problems
Decrease the chances of unexpected disputes that cause the process to deteriorate
Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten

So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their house is more than they estimated, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed these sellers to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. There are also plenty of sellers who think their home is worth a lot more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes do not attract serious potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house sits on the market.

Home improvements that add value

In addition to "how much?", there may be more important questions to ask yourself before listing your home. Should we paint the whole house before we sell it... Does the fence need replacing... Should I finish my kitchen remodel... Almost any project has the potential to influence value in some way. But, not all of them have an impact commensurate with their cost. While a kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, it might not add nearly enough to the value to justify the expenses.

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. An appraisal fee from David Carlson & Associates Inc. is based on our efforts to complete your report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. When it comes to investing in your home and settling on a fair sales price, A professional appraisal from us helps homeowners make the smartest decisions.

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