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.

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their home is a lot more than they'd planned, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these people to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. There are also plenty of 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 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 you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home is still sitting on the market.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the number one way to get a sharp listing price for your home in today's ever-changing market.

If you're working with an agent to list your property, then you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays comparable homes for sale in your town. It's a customary starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This step is crucial if you're going to minimize your house's time on the market and maximize your profit.

Even if you have been working with an accomplished real estate agent , it's definitely in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion before you sign the Listing Agreement.

And that's where Matrix Appraisal Group can help you! We'll 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".

Matrix Appraisal Group can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice buyers, and we can also:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you have a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your home's state inside and out to blow away buyers
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make you aware of problems
Reduce chances of unexpected problems that can cause your sale to deteriorate
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through.

Improvements to add value to your home

There are so many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your property There are many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home -- and Matrix Appraisal Group can help with that. Questions like "Should we paint the entire 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 the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out expenses before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

We can step in and help make these important decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. Your fee to us is based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Matrix Appraisal Group is based on our efforts to complete the report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize the report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Matrix Appraisal Group. When it comes to investing in your home and deciding on a fair sales price, we'll help homeowners like you make the best decisions.