Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact Big Sky Appraisal, LLC

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 home is a lot more than they expected, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these people to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. There are also plenty of home sellers who think their home is worth much more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for 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. In the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property is sitting still on the market.

In today's fluctuating market, appointing a licensed appraiser is the #1 way to get an exact listing price for your home.

Are you working with a real estate agent to sell your home? Then they'll give you a comparative market analysis (CMA) that displays a list of sales in your local area. It's a customary starting point in deciding your home's listing price. For anyone looking to get most profit out of their house, which includes not having it for sale too long, this is a standard process.

However, it's also advantageous to have a third-party's objective opinion of value before signing the Listing Agreement, even if you're working with the most experienced real estate agent.

And that's where Big Sky Appraisal, LLC comes in! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent both have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your home's features.

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

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you have a prospective buyer
Wow potential buyers with written proof of your house's quality inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems
Reduce chances of unexpected problems that can cause sales to fold
Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten.

Improvements to add value

There are other important questions to ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", before listing your house. Ask yourself "Would it be better to paint the entire house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my kitchen remodel?" You may not realize it, but everything we do to our houses can affect their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. Remodeling your kitchen may improve the appeal of a home, but be sure to figure out your costs 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. Appraisers have no vested interest in your final selling price, like an agent do. Your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize your report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Big Sky Appraisal, LLC is based on our efforts to finalize your report, and are not a percentage of the sales price. Our fees are not a percentage of the sales price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize the report. So please consider ordering an appraisal from Big Sky Appraisal, LLC. When it comes to investing in your home and deciding on a fair price to sell at, we'll help you make the decisions.