Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from TAMMY WOODMAN.

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

A lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the market value of their house is a lot more than they expected, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these people to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. Others have an inflated opinion of their home's estimated value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes do not attract potential buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Each month that your home is still on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is still sitting on the market.

Using a Certified Residential Appraiser is the #1 way to get an expert listing price for your home in today's evolving market.

If you're working with an agent to sell your home, then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays competing sales houses in your town. It's a good starting point in determining 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 standard process.

However, it's definitely in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion before you sign the Listing Agreement, even if you are working with the most experienced real estate agent.

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

An appraisal from TAMMY WOODMAN can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice potential buyers, and I'll also:

Provide tips to help you negotiate once you have a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your home's shape inside and out to impress buyers
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make you aware of problems that might delay your closing
Cut down the chances of unexpected issues that can cause your sale to fold
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements that add value to your home

There are other important questions to ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", prior to listing your home. You should ask yourself questions like "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my kitchen remodel?" Many things that we do to our houses can affect their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. Remodeling your kitchen might improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out your expenses before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

I'll step in and help make these decisions. TAMMY WOODMAN has no vested interest in the amount your home sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Your fee to me is based on efforts to finalize your appraisal, and not a percentage of the sales price. When it comes to investing in your home and setting a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from Tammy Woodman will help homeowners like you make the best decisions.