Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact GDB Appraisal Services, Inc

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 home is a lot more than they'd planned, so investing in a professional appraisal actually allowed these sellers to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. There are also plenty of sellers who think their home is worth a lot more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes do not attract serious buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Each month that your home is still on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home is sitting still on the market.

In today's ever-changing 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 property, more than likely, you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays a list of homes for sale in your area. It's a good starting point in determining your home's listing price. This is a vital (and very common) step if your intentions are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

In our opinion, however, you should also get an appraisal from someone who's sole occupation is to analyze real estate - PRIOR to listing your house - even if you're working with an experienced real estate agent.

That's where GDB Appraisal Services, Inc comes in! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent have an accurate description of your home's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

A polished appraisal from GDB Appraisal Services, Inc can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will charm potential buyers, and we'll also:

Provide tips to help you negotiate once you have a prospective buyer
Impress potential buyers with written proof of your house's quality inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems that might delay a closing
Cut down the chances of unexpected complications that can cause sales to fizzle
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Upgrades that improve your home's value

There are so many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your property There are many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home -- and GDB Appraisal Services, Inc can help with that. Questions like "Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Should I complete my closet remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses can affect their value. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal affect. Remodeling your kitchen may improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out expenses before diving in. It might not justify the time and costs involved.

GDB Appraisal Services, Inc can help you with these decisions. Unlike a real estate agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Our fees are based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from GDB Appraisal Services, Inc is based on our efforts to complete your report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize your report. When it comes to investing in your home and settling on a fair price to sell at, a professional appraisal from GDB Appraisal Services, Inc helps homeowners make the decisions.