Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from 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.

So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their house is much more than they had planned, so investing in an appraisal from Gloria Ostrowski Appraisals, Inc. actually allowed these sellers to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. Others have an over-inflated opinion of their home's estimated value and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced property will not attract buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your house stays on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. And you're stuck paying the mortgage while your house is still sitting on the market.

In today's ever-changing market, hiring a licensed appraiser is the best way to get a solid listing price for your home.

Working with an agent to sell your property? More than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes selected homes for sale in your local area. It's a customary starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This is a vital (and very common) step if your interests are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

Even if you are working with an expert real estate agent , it's definitely in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion before signing the Listing Agreement.

And that's where Gloria Ostrowski Appraisals, Inc. can help you! We can perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent both have an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

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

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you have a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your house's quality inside and out to wow potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems that might delay your closing
Reduce chances of unknown disputes that can cause sales to crumble
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements that add value to your home

There are other important questions to ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", before listing your house. Questions like "Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my kitchen remodel?" Many things that we do to our houses have an effect on their value. But, not all of them have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen might improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out your expenses before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

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. Your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Gloria Ostrowski Appraisals, Inc. is based on our efforts to finalize 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 fees are based on efforts to finalize your report. So a professional appraisal from Gloria Ostrowski Appraisals, Inc. will help homeowners like you make the smartest decisions on investing in their homes and settling on a fair sale price.