Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from Jay Flanagan

So many people are blown away when they find out that the market value of their house is more than they estimated, 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. Others have an inflated opinion of their home’s estimated value and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house will 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 on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And you’re stuck paying the mortgage while your house sits on the market.

Are you working with an agent to list your house? More than likely, you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes selected sale homes in your town. It’s a customary starting point in deciding your home’s listing price. If you’re going to maximize your profit and minimize the house’s time on the market, this is a crucial step.

However, it’s also advantageous to have a third-party’s objective opinion prior to signing a Listing Agreement, even if you’ve hired an experienced agent.

And that’s where Jay Flanagan comes in! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent both have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comp sales and an accurate description of your home’s features.

Jay Flanagan can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will attract buyers, and we can also:

. Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you find a potential buyer
.Provide written proof of your home’s state inside and out to wow potential buyers
.Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make you aware of problems that might delay a closing
.Cut down the chances of unexpected headaches that can cause sales to fall through
.Cut out waiting for the buyer’s appraisal to have assurance the deal can be underwritten.

Upgrades that improve your home’s value.

There are so many important questions to ask yourself before listing your house There are many important questions to ask yourself before listing your home — and Jay Flanagan can help with that. Questions like “Should we paint the entire house before we sell it?”, “Should I put in that third bathroom?”, “Should I complete my closet remodel?” Many things which we do to our houses can affect their value. But everything will affect it in a different way. Remodeling your kitchen might improve your home’s appeal, but be sure to figure out the expenses involved before diving in. It may not justify the time and costs involved.

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