Pre-Listing Appraisal Services from J. P. Cubas Appraisal Services

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 more than they estimated, 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. An appraisal helps those who have an over-inflated opinion of their home's estimated value to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes don't attract serious potential buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Every month your home sits on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. All the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

Hiring a licensed appraiser is the #1 way to get a fair listing price for your home in today's adapting market.

Working with an agent to list your home? Then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays a list of sale homes in your town. It's a good starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This is a vital step if your interests are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

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

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

An efficient appraisal from J. P. Cubas Appraisal Services can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will bring in potential buyers, and we'll also:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you find a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your house's shape inside and out to impress buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Decrease the chances of unexpected difficulties that cause negotiations to fall through
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Improvements that add value to your home

There are other important questions you should ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", before listing your property. Questions like "Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Should I complete my kitchen remodel?" Everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen may improve your home's appeal, but be sure to figure out expenses before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

We'll help you make some of these 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 finalize your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from J. P. Cubas Appraisal Services 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 the sales price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize your report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from J. P. Cubas Appraisal Services. When it comes to investing in your home and settling on a fair price to sell at, we'll help you make the best decisions.