Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from James M Hanson Associates, 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 them 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 potential buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Every month your house sits on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is still sitting on the market.

With today's adapting market conditions, you should definitely hire a licensed appraiser to get a correct listing price for your home.

Are you working with an agent to list your property? Quite often they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays comparable homes for sale in your town. It's a customary starting point when determining your home's listing price. This step is crucial if you're going to minimize the house's time on the market and maximize your profit.

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

And that's where James M Hanson Associates, Inc can help you! We'll perform a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your home's features.

We're also experienced in helping you set a realistic selling price so your house will interest buyers. A skillful appraisal from James M Hanson Associates, Inc can:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you find an interested buyer
Provide written proof of your home's state inside and out to blow away buyers
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make you aware of problems
Reduce chances of unknown complications that can cause your sale to fizzle
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements to add value to your home

In addition to "how much?", there may be more important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your property. You should ask yourself questions like "Would it be better to paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my closet 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 the costs involved before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. James M Hanson Associates, Inc appraisers have no vested interest in the amount the house sells for, unlike an agent. Our fees are based on efforts to complete your report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from James M Hanson Associates, Inc is based on our efforts to finalize the report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete the report. So a professional appraisal from James M Hanson Associates, Inc will help you make the smartest decisions when it comes to investing in their houses and settling on a fair sales price.