Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Beekman & Associates

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 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 much 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 you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Each month that your home is still on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house is sitting still on the market.

In today's ever-changing market, appointing a licensed appraiser is the #1 way to get a factual listing price for your home.

Working with a real estate agent to list your property? Then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays competing sale homes in your local area. It's a customary starting point when determining your home's listing price. For anyone looking to get most profit out of their house, which includes not having it for sale too long, this is a logical process.

Even if you've been working with the most experienced real estate agent, it's in your best interest to also have a third-party's objective opinion prior to signing a Listing Agreement.

And that's where Beekman & Associates can help you! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales and an accurate description of your house's features.

A polished appraisal from Beekman & Associates can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will appeal to buyers, and we'll also:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you have a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your house's quality inside and out to impress buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems that might delay your closing
Reduce chances of unexpected problems that can cause sales to go up in smoke
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Home improvements that add value

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 whole house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Should I complete my kitchen remodel?" Many things that we do to our houses have an effect on their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. While a kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, it may not add nearly enough to the value to justify the expenses.

Beekman & Associates can help you with these important decisions. Appraisers don't have any vested interest in your final selling price, like an agent do. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Beekman & Associates is based on our efforts to complete the report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize your report. So a professional appraisal from Beekman & Associates will help homeowners make the smartest decisions when it comes to investing in their houses and settling on a fair price to sell at.