Getting an appraisal from RWA Appraisals before putting your Port Orchard home on the market saves you time and money.

If you're going to sell your home, you should seriously consider a professional appraisal. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it pays you in the long run! Unless the homeowner studies real estate values on a day to day basis, like an appraiser, it's practically impossible for them to get a handle on their local real estate market.

We are not talking about how much you've spent buying and improving your home, or how much you want for it. Rather, an appraisal assesses the true market value of your home.

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

Selling on your own?

Quite a few WA 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, quickly and for top dollar, you need a qualified appraiser. It can be very difficult to get objective opinions, and we understand that it can be very difficult to take an objective look at own home because of your emotional attachment to it. We will inform you of what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

Not only can getting a professional appraisal help you set a realistic selling price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Allow you to have the edge while negotiating while speaking with a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the condition of your home's interior and exterior
  • Call attention to any issues and get rid of any overlooked repairs hassles that might stall a closing
  • Decrease the possibility of unrevealed problems that cause sales to deteriorate

It can be surprising to people to discover the value of their home is more than they originally believed. So by taking the first step and spending a little on a professional appraisal allowed them to receive thousands more than they expected they would get. Others have an an inflated opinion of the value of their home, and an appraisal gave then the assistance they needed in order to set a more reasonable price their home in order for it to sell quickly rather than gathering dust on the market for months. Selling too high rarely attracts buyers, which means no offers and no closing, which can waste your valuable time and drain your resources while getting nothing done

Get a comprehensive appraisal before listing

Even if you're working with the most experienced agent, it's in your best interest to get an objective third-party's opinion of your home's value to finalizing a listing agreement. RWA Appraisals can help. We can provide you with a pre-listing appraisal so both you and your agent have a definitive summarizing of your home's features and a detailed breakdown of the newest 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

Have you decided against a full appraisal but would like some information about how the real estate market is doing in your area? Maybe you feel like you don't need an "appraisal" but you need assistance collecting local sales and property data. We offer services designed especially for customers like you to assist with your real estate decisions.

If your wondering what to expect from when you order an appraisal just take a look....

  • We pride ourselves on making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a response ASAP: We will give you information tailored for your particular appraisal need. We'll be thrilled to provide suggestions, just let us know what your situation is
  • Swift turnarounds for appraisals: Typically one week or less from the date we receive the request, we can have a copy, in PDF of the report in your e-mail inbox.
  • Appraisal and consulting report formats to suit YOUR needs: When it comes to appraisal and consulting, "One size does NOT fit all." We provide a variety of report types, and are well seasoned at providing appraisals to consumers without a lot of industry jargon so that you don't have to be qualified loan officer to read it.
  • Quick response to follow-up questions: Our reports are clearly written, understandable, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that governs the appraisal practice. If you have any inquiries regarding your appraisal, once you've read the report, just give us a call or email us!