Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Grosvenor Appraisals, Inc.

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

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their home is much more than they thought, so investing in an appraisal from Grosvenor Appraisals, Inc. actually allowed these people 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 much more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced property will not attract serious buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your home sits on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is sitting still on the market.

In today's evolving market, appointing a licensed appraiser is the perfect way to get a correct listing price for your home.

If you're working with an agent to sell your property, then you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes selected sales in your area. It's a customary starting point when 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 standard move.

However, it's also advantageous to have a third-party's objective opinion before you sign the Listing Agreement, even if you've hired the most experienced agent.

That's where we come in! We can do 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".

In addition to helping you set a realistic selling price so your home will draw in buyers. A professional appraisal from Grosvenor Appraisals, Inc. can:

Be a valuable negotiating tool once you find a prospective buyer
Impress buyers with written proof of your house's state inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems that might delay your closing
Cut down the chances of unexpected issues that can cause sales to fold
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the sale will go through.

Home improvements that add value

Grosvenor Appraisals, Inc. can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your house. Ask yourself "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Should I complete my closet remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses can have an effect on their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. While a kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, it might not add nearly enough to the value to justify the expenses.

Grosvenor Appraisals, Inc. will step in and help you make these decisions. Unlike an agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Our fees are based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Grosvenor Appraisals, Inc. is based on our efforts to complete the report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize your report. When it comes to investing in your home and deciding on a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from us helps homeowners like you make the wisest decisions.