Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Northbound Appraisals, LLC

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

So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their house is much more than they had planned, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed them to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. An appraisal helps those who have an over-inflated opinion of their home's amount of value to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes do 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 its mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is sitting still on the market.

In today's changing market, using a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get a true listing price for your home.

Are you working with an agent to sell your house? More than likely, you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays competing sales in your area. It's a customary starting point in determining your home's listing price. If you're going to minimize the house's time on the market and maximize your profit, this is a vital step.

But even if you've hired an experienced agent , it's definitely in your best interest to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before you sign the Listing Agreement.

And that's where Northbound Appraisals, LLC comes in! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent have an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

A professional appraisal from Northbound Appraisals, LLC can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice potential buyers, and we'll also:

Be a very valuable negotiating tool once you have a prospective 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
Reduce chances of unexpected headaches that can cause sales to flop
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

There are so many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your property There are many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home -- and Northbound Appraisals, LLC can help with that. Questions like "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my closet remodel?" Everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen might improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out your costs before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

Northbound Appraisals, LLC will step in and help you make these important decisions. Northbound Appraisals, LLC appraisers have no vested interest in the amount your house sells for, unlike an agent. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Northbound Appraisals, LLC is based on our efforts to finalize the report, and are not a percentage of the sales 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 Northbound Appraisals, LLC will help you make the sharpest decisions.