Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Southland Appraisal, LLC

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 sell your home, more than likely, you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays similar houses for sale in your local 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 might also wish to consider an appraisal from a licensed professional who tracks real estate values for living - BEFORE putting your home on the market - even if you're working with an experienced agent.

That's where Southland Appraisal, LLC comes in! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate 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 changing market conditions, you should definitely considering hiring a licensed appraiser to get a true listing price for your home. Contact us today.

We're also experienced in helping you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will draw in potential buyers, a qualified appraisal from Southland Appraisal, LLC can:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you have found a an interested buyer
Provide written proof of your home's condition inside and out to impress potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make yourself aware of problems that might delay your closing
Cut down the chances of unknown headaches that can cause your sale to fall through
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal will close

A lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the market value of their home is a lot more than they expected, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed them to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. 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 decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes do not attract serious buyers, which means you waste time and (not to mention) money and are left with no offers. Each month that your home is still on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage.

Home improvements that add value

In addition to "how much?", there may be other equally important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home. Would it be better to paint the whole house before we sell it... Is now the time to add a deck... Should I complete my kitchen remodel... Practically any project has the potential to influence value in some way. But not everything will have the same bang for the buck. While a kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, it might not add nearly enough to the value to justify your expenses.

We'll help you make some of these decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. An appraisal fee from Southland Appraisal, LLC is based on our efforts to complete your report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Southland Appraisal, LLC. When it comes to investing in your house and setting a fair sale price, we'll help homeowners make the most financially sound decisions.