Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from Alpha Appraisal Associates.

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 house is much more than they had planned, so investing in an appraisal from Alpha Appraisal Associates actually allowed these people 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 value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house will not attract interested 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 its mortgage. And 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 number one way to get an accurate listing price for your home.

If you're working with an agent to sell your home, more than likely, they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes comparable sales in your town. It's a good starting point when determining your home's listing price. If you're going to maximize your profit and minimize your home's time on the market, this is a vital step.

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

That's where Alpha Appraisal Associates comes 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 comp sales and an accurate description of your house's features.

An expert appraisal from Alpha Appraisal Associates can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will attract buyers, and we'll also:

Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you find a prospective buyer
Provide written proof of your house's shape inside and out to impress potential buyers
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems
Decrease the chances of unknown issues that cause negotiations to deteriorate
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal will close.

Improvements that add value to your home

In addition to "how much?", there may be other equally important questions to ask yourself before listing your property. You should ask yourself questions like "Would it be better to paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Should I finish my closet remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen may improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out the expenses involved before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from Alpha Appraisal Associates 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 the sales price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete your report. A professional appraisal from Alpha Appraisal Associates helps homeowners like you make the wisest decisions on investing in their homes and settling on a fair sales price.