Getting an appraisal from Appraisal Associates before putting your Seattle home on the market saves you time and money.

If you're planning on selling your home soon, a professional appraisal is absolutely necessary. Don't think of a professional appraisal as costing money; it pays you in the long run! Unless a homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like an appraiser, it's practically impossible for them to fully grasp real estate market forces.

This isn't a discussion of the costs of purchasing and upgrading your home, or how much you want to sell it for. Rather, a appraisal provides a professional opinion on the true market value of your home.

Contact us for details regarding the specific services we offer for home sellers.

Going to sell your home yourself?

More and more WA homeowners are making the decision to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the help of a real estate agent. But to do it right, quickly and for the best price, what you need is a professional appraisal. The best thing to have is objective opinions, and we understand that it's hard to take an objective look at own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will tell you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

Not only can getting a professional appraisal help you set a astute selling price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Allow you to have the edge while negotiating when you find a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the condition of your home inside and out
  • Alert you of issues and get rid of any last-minute repair hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Help lower the chances of unrevealed problems that cause sales to backslide

It can be surprising to people to discover their home's value is higher than they first thought. So by taking the first step and spending a little on an appraisal allowed them to receive several thousand more than they thought they would get. Alternatively, some people have an exaggerated impression of the value of their home, by getting an appraisal it gave then the assistance they needed in order to set a more reasonable price their home allowing them to quickly sell it rather than gathering dust on the market for months. Selling too high will not attract buyers, which means no offers and no closing, which can waste your valuable time and drain your resources while getting nothing done

Get a professional value opinion before listing

Even if you're working with a very skillful agent, it's in your best interest to have an objective third-party's opinion of your home's value to signing a listing agreement. And that's where Appraisal Associates comes in. We can furnish you with a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have an accurate summarizing of your home's characteristics and a detailed breakdown of the most recent and similar comparable sales which we typically refer to as "comps" in the appraisal industry.

Consulting services for WA Sellers: Put a local expert at your disposal

Not sure if you need a full appraisal but still need some information about the real estate market in your area? If you feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you still want assistance gathering local sales and property data. We offer services tailored especially for clients like you to assist with your real estate decisions.

When you order an appraisal report from , you can expect....

  • Fast response to your initial inquiry: We tailor information to the needs of our clients Just tell us your situation and give you suggestions.
  • Swift turnaround time: Typically one week or less from the date the request is received, you'll have a copy, in PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Consulting and Appraisal report arrangements to suit YOUR needs: We've done a lot of assignments, and we know that when it comes real estateappraising there isn't a typical or standard, "cookie cutter" report. We offer a variety of types of reports, and have know how at providing appraisals to consumers sans the so that you don't have to be qualified loan officer to read it.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a prompt follow-up from Appraisal Associates: When we write reports, we make sure they are written in plain English, easy to understand, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. If you have any inquiries dealing your appraisal, once you've read through the report, feel free to give us a call or email us!