Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact RWA Appraisals

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 house is a lot more than they expected, so investing in a professional appraisal from us actually allowed these people to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. An appraisal helps those who have an inflated opinion of their home's price value to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Overpriced homes do not attract potential buyers, which means you have wasted time on money and are left with no offers. Each month that your home is still sitting on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. All the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your property sits on the market.

In today's evolving market, using a licensed appraiser is the best way to get a true listing price for your home.

If you're working with a real estate agent to list your house, then they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that displays selected sales in your local area. It's a good starting point when deciding your home's listing price. This is a crucial (and very logical) step if your main objectives are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

Even if you have hired the most expert agent, it's in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion prior to signing a Listing Agreement.

That's where RWA Appraisals comes in! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent both have an accurate description of your house's features and a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales or "comps".

RWA Appraisals can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will entice potential buyers, and we can also:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you find a potential buyer
Blow away buyers with written proof of your home's state inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems that might delay your closing
Decrease the chances of unexpected difficulties that cause negotiations to fold
Do away with waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have assurance the sale will go through.

Home improvements that add value

RWA Appraisals can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your house. Questions like "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that new bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my kitchen remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses can affect their value. Unfortunately, not all of them have an equal affect. While a kitchen remodel may improve the appeal of a home, it may not add nearly enough to the value to justify the expenses.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. Unlike an agent, an appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for. Our fees are based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from RWA Appraisals is based on our efforts to finalize your report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — your fee to us is based on efforts to finalize your report. When it comes to investing in your house and deciding on a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from us helps homeowners make the smartest decisions.