Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact DC Appraisal, 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 a lot more than they'd planned, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed them 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 amount of value and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes don't attract serious potential buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. 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 property is still sitting on the market.

Using a certified appraiser is the best way to get an accurate listing price for your home in today's adapting market.

If you're working with an agent to sell your house, more than likely, they'll give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that includes similar homes for sale in your area. It's a good starting point in determining your home's listing price. This step is vital if you're going to maximize your profit and minimize the home's time on the market.

However, it's also advantageous to have an "objective" third-party's opinion of value prior to signing a Listing Agreement, even if you have hired an experienced real estate agent.

That's where DC Appraisal comes in! 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 knowledgeable appraisal from DC Appraisal can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will draw in buyers, and we'll also:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you find a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your house's shape inside and out to impress potential buyers
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make you aware of problems
Reduce chances of unknown problems that can cause your sale to fizzle
Cut out the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through.

Home improvements that add value

DC Appraisal can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home. Ask yourself "Should we paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to finish my closet remodel?" Everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But, not all of them have an equal affect. A kitchen remodel might improve your home's appeal, but it might not justify the expenses involved.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. Unlike a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. 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 DC Appraisal is based on our efforts to complete 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 — our fees are based on efforts to finalize your report. A professional appraisal from DC Appraisal helps you make the sharpest decisions when it comes to investing in their houses and settling on a fair price to sell at.