Appraisal services for home sellers - Russell Appraisals

Getting an appraisal from Russell Appraisals before putting your Anne Arundel County home on the market saves you time and money.

Selling your home? You would be wise to invest in a professional appraisal. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it pays in the long run! Unless the homeowner spends hours every week on real estate valuation, like an appraiser, it's practically impossible for them to get a handle on their local real estate market.

This isn't a discussion of how much you have invested in your home, or the amount you need to get for it. Instead, a appraisal provides a professional opinion on your home's market value.

Appraisals are valuable tools for families selling without an agent

More and more MD homeowners are choosing to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the assistance of a real estate agent. But to do it right, with minimal waiting and for top dollar, you need a qualified appraiser. You need objective opinions, and we understand that it's difficult to take an objective look at own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will explain to you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

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

Allow you to have the edge while bargaining when you find a potential buyer
Impress buyers with written proof of the interior and exterior condition of your home
Make you aware of problems and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might stall a closing
Lower the possibility of unidentified problems that cause sales to deteriorate

Folks are sometimes surprised when they find out that their home's value is a great deal more than they thought. So by taking the first step and spending a little on a professional appraisal provided the data to support a sale for thousands more than they thought they would get. Alternatively, some people have an overestimated assessment of the value of their home, and an appraisal helped them to to realistically price their home in order for it to sell quickly rather than gathering dust on the market for months. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, which means no offers and no closing, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

Pre-listing appraisals in Crownsville

Even if you have with a very skillful agent, it's in your best interest to have of value prior to signing a listing agreement. Russell Appraisals can help. We can furnish you with a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have an accurate writeup of your home's features and a detailed breakdown of the most recent and similar comparable sales which we typically refer to as "comps" in the appraisal industry.

We also provide general consulting

Have you decided against a full appraisal but still need some information about the real estate market in your area? You might feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you'd still like some help analyzing local sales and property data. We have services tailored for the needs of customers like you to assist with your real estate decisions.

This is a little bit of what to expect when you order an appraisal through ....

Fast response to your initial inquiry: We tailor information to the needs of our customers We'll be thrilled to give you suggestions, just tell us what your situation is
Quick turnarounds on appraisals: Usually one week or less from the date we receive the request, you'll have a PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
Consulting and Appraisal report formats that suit YOUR needs: We've worked on lots of assignments, and we've learned that in the business of real estateconsulting and appraising it's naive to think there's a typical or standard, "generic" assignment. We provide quite a few different of types of reports, and have know how at providing appraisals to clients minus the in an easy to read format without a lot of industry jargon.
Any follow up questions? You can expect a fast follow-up from Russell Appraisals: Our reports are clearly written, understandable, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that moderates the appraisal practice. Should you have any inquiries about your appraisal, once you've read the report, feel free to give us a call or email us!