Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact MFK Appraisals

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 house is more than they estimated, 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 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 will not attract potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Each month that your home is still sitting on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house sits on the market.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get an expert listing price for your home in today's fluctuating market.

If you're working with an agent to sell your property, more than likely, you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that includes comparable sale homes in your local area. It's a customary starting point when determining your home's listing price. If you're going to minimize your house's time on the market and maximize your profit, this is a really important step.

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.

And that's where MFK Appraisals comes in! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent both have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your home's features.

In addition to helping you decide on a realistic selling price so your home will interest potential buyers. A polished appraisal from MFK Appraisals can:

Help provide advice when negotiating once you find a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your house's shape inside and out to wow potential buyers
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make you aware of problems
Reduce chances of unexpected dilemmas that can cause sales to flop
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements to add value

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

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