Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from Pacheco Appraisals

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 home is much more than they thought, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed these people 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 a lot more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes don't attract serious 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 you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

Using a licensed appraiser is the #1 way to get a correct listing price for your home in today's changing market.

Are you working with a real estate agent to sell your house? Quite often you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes comparable homes for sale in your local area. 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.

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

And that's where Pacheco Appraisals comes in! We can do 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".

Pacheco Appraisals can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will attract buyers, and we can also:

Help provide advice when negotiating once you have a potential buyer
Wow potential buyers with written proof of your home's quality inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Reduce chances of unknown complications that can cause sales to fold
Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Improvements to add value to your home

There are so many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home There are many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home -- and Pacheco Appraisals can help with that. Questions like "Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Should I complete my kitchen remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses have an effect on their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. A kitchen remodel might improve the appeal of a home, but it may not justify the expenses involved.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. Unlike an agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Our fees are based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of the sales price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete the report. A professional appraisal from Pacheco Appraisals helps homeowners make the decisions when it comes to investing in their house and deciding on a fair sale price.