Getting an appraisal from Accurate Appraisals before putting your District Of Columbia County home on the market saves you time and money.

If you're planning on selling your home soon, a professional appraisal is a must. An appraisal doesn't cost that much and it's worth the money in the long run! Unless a 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 local real estate values.

While important, an appraisal is not about the costs of purchasing and upgrading your home, or the amount you need to get for it. Instead, an appraisal assesses the true market value of your home.

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

Going to sell your home yourself?

An increasing amount of DC homeowners are deciding 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 to get the most you can, you need a professional appraisal. You need objective opinions, and we understand that it can be very hard 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.

In addition to helping you set a realistic selling price to attract more potential buyers, a professional appraisal can:

  • Allow you to have the edge while negotiating once you have a potential buyer
  • Put buyers at ease with written proof of the condition of your home's interior and exterior
  • Call attention to any problems and eliminate overlooked repairs hassles that might hold-up a closing
  • Help decrease the odds of unidentified problems that cause sales to deteriorate

It can be surprising to people to discover their home's value is more than they originally believed. So investing in an appraisal provided the data to support a sale for thousands more than they originally expected. Alternatively, some people have an exaggerated opinion when they put a value on their home, and an appraisal gave then the assistance they needed in order to realistically price their home allowing them to quickly sell it rather than sitting on the market for months. An overpriced home will not attract buyers, reducing your offers, making closing more difficult, wasting valuable time, money, and efforts.

Get a professional value opinion before listing

You may have an extremely talented agent but it's definitely a good idea to have an objective third-party's opinion of value prior to signing a listing agreement. And that's where Accurate Appraisals comes in. An appraisal can be extremely helpful in a scenario like this. It will give both you and your agent a comprehensive description for the unique features of your property and give you insight into how the local real estate market is performing with a record of recent comparable properties in the area.

Consulting services for DC Sellers: Put a local expert at your disposal

Have you decided against an entire appraisal but still need some information about the real estate market in your area? If you feel like an appraisal is not necessary but you need some help collecting local sales and property data. We can help solve your real estate quandaries with services especially designed for consumers with your real estate needs.

Here's what you can expect when you place an order for an appraisal through us....

  • Immediate response to your initial inquiry: We personalize information to the needs of our customers We'll be thrilled to give you suggestions, just tell us 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.
  • Consulting and Appraisal report arrangements that suit YOUR needs: When dealing with appraisal and consulting, "One size does NOT fit all." We offer a variety of report types, and have know how at providing appraisals to consumers that keep the industry jargon to a minimum so that you don't have to be qualified loan officer to read it.
  • Quick reply to follow-up questions: When we create reports, we make sure they are clearly written, understandable, and adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice that moderates the appraisal practice. Should you have any questions dealing your appraisal, after you've read the report, just give us a call or email us!