Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact T.R. Gotting

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

Working with an agent to list your home? More than likely, they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays competing sale homes in your area. It's a customary starting point in deciding your home's listing price. For anyone looking to get most profit out of their house, which includes not having it for sale too long, this is a natural process.

In our opinion, however, you should also get a pre-listing appraisal from a professional who's sole occupation is to analyze real estate - BEFORE listing your house - even if you're working with an experienced real estate agent.

That's where T.R. Gotting comes in! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent both 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 ever-changing market conditions, you should definitely considering hiring a licensed appraiser to get a precise listing price for your home. Contact us today.

An expert appraisal from T.R. Gotting can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will bring in buyers, and we'll also:

Be a valuable negotiating tool once you have found a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your house's state inside and out to wow potential buyers
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make yourself aware of problems
Decrease the chances of unknown problems that cause the process to deteriorate
Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the sale will go through

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their house is a lot more than they'd planned, 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 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. An overpriced house will not attract potential buyers, which means you squander time and (not to mention) money and are left with no offers. Every month your home sits on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage.

Home improvements that add value

In addition to "how much?", there may be other important questions to ask yourself before listing your home. Should we paint the outside of the house before we sell it... Do I need to complete my kitchen remodel... Nearly any project has the potential to affect value in some way. But, not all of them have an impact commensurate with their cost. Remodeling your kitchen may improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out expenses before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

We'll step in and help you make these important decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. When it comes to investing in your home and deciding on a fair sales price, A professional appraisal from us will help you make the smartest decisions.