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

If you're planning on selling your home soon, a professional appraisal is a must. Don't think of a professional appraisal as costing money; it pays you in the long run! Unless the homeowner makes a career out of studying real estate values, like a professional appraiser does, it's difficult for them to understand the nuances of real estate market forces.

This isn't a discussion of how much you have invested in your home, or how much you want for it. Rather, the appraisal measures how much your home will bring on the open market.

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

Selling on your own?

Quite a few NC homeowners are deciding 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. 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 tell you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

In addition to helping you set a astute selling price so your home will attract buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Give you an advantage while negotiating once you have a potential buyer
  • Impress buyers with written proof of the interior and exterior condition of your home
  • Make you aware of issues and get rid of any last-minute repair hassles that might stall a closing
  • Lower the possibility of hidden problems that cause sales to go up in smoke

It can be surprising to people when they find out 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 allowed them to get several thousand more than they originally expected. Others have an an exaggerated assessment of the value of their home, by getting an appraisal it gave then the assistance they needed in order to realistically price their home in order for it to sell quickly instead of gathering dust on the market for months. An overpriced home rarely attracts buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, which can waste your valuable time and drain your resources while getting nothing done

Pre-listing appraisals                  

You may have a highly skilled agent but it's definitely a good idea to get an objective third-party's opinion of value prior to finalizing a listing agreement. Let Catawba Valley Appraisal help. We can provide you with a pre-listing appraisal that will let you and your agent have a definitive summarizing of your home's features and a detailed analysis of the newest and similar comparable sales which we typically refer to as "comps" in the appraisal industry.

Consulting services: Keep a local expert at your disposal     

Not wanting to get a full appraisal but would like some information about the real estate market in your area? You might feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you require some help collecting local property and sales data. We can help solve your real estate concerns with services especially tailored for consumers with your real estate needs.

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

  • We pride ourselves on making sure that when you send your initial inquiry, you get a immediate response: We personalize information to the needs of our customers We'll be delighted to offer suggestions, just tell us what your situation is
  • Fast turnaround time: Usually in a weeks time 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 to suit YOUR needs: We've worked on lots of assignments, and we understand that when providing real estate appraising there isn't a typical or standard, "boiler place" report. We offer a variety of types of reports, and have know how at providing appraisals to clients that keep the industry jargon to a minimum so that you don't have to be qualified loan officer to read it.
  • Any follow up questions? You can expect a quick follow-up from Catawba Valley Appraisal: When we create reports, we make sure they are clearly written, understandable, and meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that regulates the appraisal practice. Should you have any confusion about your appraisal, after you've read the report, we encourage you to email or call us!