Getting an appraisal from Penfold & Associates Appraisal Service before putting your Ellsworth home on the market saves you time and money.

If you're planning on putting your house on the market soon, a professional appraisal is absolutely necessary. Don't think of an appraisal as purely an expense; it pays you in the long run! Unless a homeowner spends hours every week on real estate valuation, like a professional appraiser does, it's difficult for them to fully grasp local real estate values.

You, as a homeowner, might be thinking about how much you have invested in your home, or how much you want for it. You see, an appraisal assesses how much your home will bring on the open market. After all, a home is only going to sell for the price another person is willing to pay.


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Appraisals are valuable tools for homeowners selling without an agent

An increasing amount of Michigan homeowners are choosing to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the assistance of a real estate agent. But to do it right, quickly and to get the most you can, what you need is a professional appraisal. You need an objective opinion, it can be very difficult to take an objective look at your 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.

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

Give you an advantage while bargaining once you have a potential buyer
Impress buyers with written proof of your home's condition inside and out
Call attention to any issues and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might delay a closing
Help decrease the chances of hidden problems that cause sales to fall through

People are surprised to discover the value of their home is more than they originally believed. So taking the first step and investing in an appraisal allowed them to get several thousand more than they could have originally banked. Alternatively, some people have an inflated opinion of their home's value, and an appraisal helped them to to set a more reasonable price for their home in order for it to sell quickly - instead of gathering dust on the market for months. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, which means no offers and no closing, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

Pre-listing appraisals in Antrim County

You might have a highly skillful agent, but it's definitely a good idea to have an unbiased second opinion of your home's value before finalizing a listing contract. Penfold & Associates Appraisal Service can help. An appraisal can be indispensable in this scenario. It will give both you and your agent a complete breakdown for the unique features of your property which will give you insight into the health of the local real estate market with a detailed analysis of recent comparable properties in the area.

We also offer general consulting

If you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you require some help collecting local property and sales data, we can provide assistance for your real estate concerns with services especially designed for consumers with your real estate needs.

Here's what you can expect when you place an order for an appraisal from us...

Immediate response to your initial inquiry: We will give you information tailored for your particular appraisal need. We'll be more then happy to provide suggestions - just let us know what your situation is.
Swift turnaround time: Typically one week or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a PDF of the report ready to download.
Appraisal and consulting report formats that suit YOUR needs: We've done many of assignments, and we understand that when it comes to real estate appraising, there is no typical or standard "boiler place" assignment. We offer many different report types and have an abundance of experience at providing appraisals to consumers that keep the industry jargon to a minimum and in an easy to digest format with the general public in mind.
Any follow up questions? You can expect a fast response from Penfold & Associates Appraisal Service: When we deliver a report to our clients, we make sure they are clearly written, understandable, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that moderates the appraisal practice. Should you have any inquiries concerning your appraisal once you've read the report, just give us a call or email us!