Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Gloria Ostrowski Appraisals, Inc.

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price.

A lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the market value of their home is more than they estimated, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed them to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. An appraisal helps those who have an over-inflated opinion of their home's value to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced home won't attract 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 the mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

With today's fluctuating market conditions, you should definitely considering hiring a licensed appraiser to get a solid listing price for your home.

Working with an agent to sell your home? Then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays a list of sales houses in your area. It's a customary starting point when deciding 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 standard move.

However, it's definitely in your best interest to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value before signing the Listing Agreement, even if you have been working with the most experienced real estate agent.

And that's where Gloria Ostrowski Appraisals, Inc. comes in! We'll do a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your house's features.

A professional appraisal from Gloria Ostrowski Appraisals, Inc. can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will bring in potential buyers, and we'll also:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you have a prospective buyer
Blow away potential buyers with written proof of your house's condition inside and out
Make you aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Decrease the chances of unexpected obstacles that cause negotiations to fall through
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

There are so many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home There are many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home -- and Gloria Ostrowski Appraisals, Inc. can help with that. You should ask yourself questions like "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Should I finish my kitchen remodel?" Many things that we do to our houses can have an effect on their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. While a kitchen remodel may improve your home's appeal, it may not add nearly enough to the value to justify the expenses.

Gloria Ostrowski Appraisals, Inc. can help you with these decisions. Unlike a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Gloria Ostrowski Appraisals, Inc. is based on our efforts to finalize your report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — your fee to us is based on efforts to complete your report. When it comes to investing in your home and deciding on a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from us helps homeowners like you make the wisest decisions.