Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact SCP Appraisal Service located in Sonoma County, CA

Are you working with an agent to sell your house? Quite often they'll give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes comparable sales houses in your area. It's a good starting point in determining your home's listing price. This step is crucial if you're going to maximize your profit and minimize the house's time on the market.

But even if you have been working with the most expert agent, it's in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion before signing a Listing Agreement.

And that's where SCP Appraisal Service can help you! We'll do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your 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".


	In today's adapting market, hiring a licensed appraiser is the #1 way to get a solid listing price for your home. Contact us today.

A polished appraisal from SCP Appraisal Service can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice buyers, and we'll also:

Be a an extremely valuable negotiating tool once you have found a a prospective buyer
Impress potential buyers with written proof of your home's quality inside and out
Make yourself aware of problems and eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Reduce chances of unexpected headaches that can cause your sale to go up in smoke
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten

So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their house is a lot more than they'd planned, 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 value to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes don't attract serious buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. All the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

Improvements to add value

There are many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home -- and SCP Appraisal Service can help with that. Would it be better to paint the outside of the house before we sell it... Does the fence need replacing... Should I complete my closet remodel... Almost any project can influence value in some way. But not everything will have the same bang for the buck. Remodeling your kitchen may improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out the costs involved before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

We'll step in and help you make these decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price -- our fees are based on efforts to complete your report. When it comes to investing in your house and settling on a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from SCP Appraisal Service will help you make the best decisions.

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