Top reasons why a home appraisal is vital for home sellers

by Julia Brown and Barry Weiss Weiss 09/27/2023

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A home appraisal helps a property seller determine how to price his or her residence, making this a significant step in the home selling process. With a great appraisal, a seller may boost the likelihood of earning top dollar for their home.

A home appraisal is conducted by a property expert

An expert home appraiser will allocate significant time and resources to complete a report on the home. This professional also performs a home analysis as part of their assessment to provide an accurate property valuation. When searching for an appraiser, it’s best to check their credentials and testimonials to make sure they can offer great service. 

A home appraisal is based on your home's condition & real estate market data

Although many home sellers believe an appraisal's property valuation is based solely on the age and condition of a house, other factors come into play. This includes the current state of the housing market, the prices of comparable houses that recently sold and other real estate market data to determine the optimal property valuation.

Completing home renovations prior to a home appraisal can also have a positive impact on the evaluation of your property. 

Offers selling insights you may struggle to obtain elsewhere

A home seller won't have to wait too long to receive an appraisal report, as a home appraiser usually can provide this report over the course of a few days. This report can reveal key details about the property such as condition of plumbing or the electrical system, how it compares to other properties in the area, if the home is in good shape and more.  

When it comes to conducting a home appraisal, you may want to consult a real estate agent. As a housing market professional, they can explain how a home appraisal works and answer any concerns or questions you may have. Plus, a real estate agent may be able to put you in touch with the top-rated home appraisers in your city or town. 

Ready to add your residence to the real estate market? Perform a house appraisal, and you can move one step closer to establishing a competitive initial asking price for your home.

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Julia Brown and Barry Weiss Weiss

Introducing the partnership of Brown & Weiss. Julia & Barry have a combined 23 years of experience in real estate and over 70 combined years of customer service. They each have lived in the Wilmington area for over 20 years and are very familiar with the local market. Their savvy negotiations and cutting edge marketing join uncompromising integrity as the hallmarks of Julia and Barry’s service. They are well respected in the Wilmington area not only for their professional track record and high ethical standards, but for being hardworking individuals that will do anything in their power to ensure their client’s success. Julia and Barry enjoy working for the number one real estate company in the area- Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage. With the Coldwell Banker brand and their experience behind the sale or purchase or your home, you can’t go wrong. So, put us to work for you today and “Let us light your way home".