Be an informed seller. Get an appraisal from Appraisals Only.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in an appraisal. Don't think of a professional appraisal as costing money; it pays in the long run! Unless the homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like a professional appraiser does, it's practically impossible for them to understand real estate market forces.

We are not talking about the costs of purchasing and upgrading your home, or how much you want for it. Rather, an appraisal assesses your home's market value.

Contact us for details regarding services specialized for home sellers.

For Sale By Owner?

More and more CA homeowners are making the decision to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the help of a real estate agent. But to do it right, with minimal waiting and for the best price, you need a skilled appraiser. It can be very difficult to get objective opinions, we're human too, we understand its difficult difficult to take an objective look at own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will tell you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

Not only will getting a professional appraisal help you set a astute asking price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Be a very helpful negotiating tool when you find a potential buyer
  • Impress buyers with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
  • Make you aware of issues and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Help prevent the possibility of hidden problems that cause sales to fall through

Folks are sometimes surprised to discover their home's value is more than they originally believed. So investing in a professional appraisal provided the data to support a sale for several thousand more than they could have gotten originally. Alternatively, some people have an inflated impression of their home's value, by getting an appraisal it gave then the assistance they needed in order to realistically price their home in order for it to sell quickly instead of gathering dust on the market for months. Selling too high rarely attracts buyers, which means no offers and no closing, which can waste your valuable time and drain your resources while getting nothing done

We also help agents price homes in Santa Clara County

Even if you have with a very skillful agent, it's in your best interest to get an objective third-party's opinion of your home's value to finalizing a listing agreement. And that's where Appraisals Only comes in. An appraisal can be invaluable in a scenario like this. You and agent will get a complete description for your property and its features which will give you insight into how the local real estate market is performing with a record of recent comparable properties in the area.

Consulting services for CA Sellers: Keep a local expert at your disposal

Not sure if you need a full appraisal but still need some information about how the real estate market is doing in your area? If you feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you need assistance analyzing local sales and property data. We have services tailored for the needs of consumers like you to assist with your real estate decisions.

This is a little bit of what to expect when you order an appraisal from us....

  • Immediate response to your initial inquiry: We tailor information to the needs of our clients We'll be more then happy to offer suggestions, just tell us what your situation is
  • Quick turnarounds for appraisals: Typically one week or less from the date the request is received, we can have a PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Appraisal and consulting report formats to suit YOUR needs: When dealing with appraisal and consulting, "One size does NOT fit all." We offer a variety of report types, and are familiar at providing appraisals to clients sans the so that you don't have to be qualified loan officer to read it.
  • Prompt response to follow-up questions: When we deliver a report to our clients, we make sure they are written in plain English, easy to understand, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. If you have any inquiries about your appraisal, once you've read the report, we encourage you to email or call us!