Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Matrix Appraisal Group

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 thought, so investing in an appraisal from Matrix Appraisal Group actually allowed these people 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 estimated value 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 house stays on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. In the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home is still sitting on the market.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the best way to get a sharp listing price for your home in today's evolving market.

Working with an agent to list your home? Then they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays selected homes for sale in your area. It's a customary starting point when deciding your home's listing price. If you're going to maximize your profit and minimize your home's time on the market, this is a crucial step.

In our opinion, though, you should also get an appraisal from a professional who's sole occupation is to analyze real estate - PRIOR to listing your home - even if you're working with an experienced agent.

And that's where Matrix Appraisal Group comes in! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent both have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales and an accurate description of your house's features.

An expert appraisal from Matrix Appraisal Group can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice potential buyers, and we'll also:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you have found a potential buyer
Blow away potential buyers with written proof of your house's quality inside and out
Make you aware of problems and eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour
Cut down the chances of unknown problems that can cause your sale to crumble
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements to add value to your home

There are other important questions to ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", before listing your house. Ask yourself "Would it be better to paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my kitchen remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen may improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out the costs involved before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

Matrix Appraisal Group can help you with these important decisions. Matrix Appraisal Group appraisers have no vested interest in the amount the home sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Matrix Appraisal Group is based on our efforts to finalize your report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — your fee to us is based on efforts to complete the report. When it comes to investing in your house and deciding on a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from Matrix Appraisal Group helps you make the smartest decisions.