Appraisal services for home sellers - Janet Barker

Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Janet Barker.

If you're going to sell your home, you should seriously consider a professional appraisal. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it's worth the money in the long run! Unless the homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like an appraiser, it's practically impossible for them to understand the nuances of real estate market forces.

This isn't a discussion of how much you've spent buying and improving your home, or how much you want to sell it for. Rather, a appraisal provides a professional opinion on the true market value of your home.

Selling yourself instead of using a real estate agent and need help with pricing?

Quite a few WA homeowners are deciding to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the help of a real estate agent. But if you're going to do it right, with minimal waiting and for the best price, what you need is a professional appraisal. You need objective opinions, it's very hard to take an objective look at own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will inform you of what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

In addition to helping you set a astute asking price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:

Be a very useful negotiating tool once you have a potential buyer
Put buyers at ease with written proof of the condition of your home inside and out
Alert you of issues and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might hold-up a closing
Decrease the chances of unrevealed problems that cause sales to fall through

It can be surprising to people when they find out that their home's value is a great deal more than they thought. So by taking the first step and spending a little on an appraisal provided the data to support a sale for several thousand more than they originally thought. Alternatively, some people have an exaggerated opinion when they put a value on their home, and an appraisal helped them to to set a more reasonable price their home in order for it to sell quickly instead of waiting on the market for months. An overpriced home rarely attracts buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

Get a professional value opinion before listing

Even if you have with the most experienced agent, it's definitely a good idea to have an unbiased second opinion of value prior to finalizing a listing agreement. And that's where Janet Barker comes in. An appraisal can be invaluable in a scenario like this. You and agent will get a comprehensive description of the unique features of your property and give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a record of recent comparable properties in the area.

Someone to ask for for local real estate knowledge

Have you decided against a full appraisal but still need some information about how real estate is doing in your area? If you feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you need some help collecting local property and sales data. We can provide assistance for your real estate dilemmas with services especially designed for customers with your real estate needs.

When you order an appraisal report from , expect the following....

We pride ourselves on making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a fast response: We personalize information to the needs of our customers Just tell us your situation and give you suggestions.
Fast turnaround time: Normally in a weeks time or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a copy, in PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
Appraisal and consulting report formats to suit YOUR needs: We've worked on lots of assignments, and we understand that whether it's real estateappraising there is no typical or standard, "boiler place" report. We provide a variety of types of reports, and have know how at providing appraisals to clients that keep the industry jargon to a minimum so that you don't have to be qualified loan officer to read it.
Any follow up questions? You can expect a prompt follow-up from Janet Barker: When we write reports, we make sure they are clearly written, easy to understand, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. If you have any questions regarding your appraisal, once you've read through the report, we encourage you to email or call us!