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.

Many people are surprised when they find out that the market value of their home 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 inflated opinion of their home's estimated value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house 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 sitting on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. All the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is sitting still on the market.

In today's evolving market, using a licensed appraiser is the best way to get a precise listing price for your home.

If you're working with an agent to list your house, more than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays similar sales in your local area. It's a customary starting point in 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 process.

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

That's where we come in! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so you and your real estate agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales and an accurate description of your home's features.

In addition to helping you set a realistic price to sell so your house will intrigue buyers. An expert appraisal from Gloria Ostrowski Appraisals, Inc. can:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you have found a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your house's shape inside and out to wow potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems
Reduce chances of unexpected disputes that can cause sales to crumble
Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the sale will go through.

Home improvements that add value

There are other important questions to ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", prior to listing your property. Ask yourself "Should we paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my kitchen remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses can have an effect on their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. A kitchen remodel might improve your home's appeal, but it may not justify the expenses involved.

We'll step in and help make these important decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete the 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 your report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize the report. A professional appraisal from Gloria Ostrowski Appraisals, Inc. will help homeowners make the decisions when it comes to investing in their home and settling on a fair sales price.