Need a pre-listing appraisal? Contact TRA-Times Realty Appraisals, Inc.

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 much more than they thought, so investing in an appraisal from TRA-Times Realty Appraisals, Inc. actually allowed these people to receive several thousand more dollars than they thought they would when their home was sold. An appraisal helps those who have an inflated opinion of their home's price value to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced home won't attract serious 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 in the meantime, you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home sits on the market.

In today's ever-changing market, hiring a licensed appraiser is the perfect way to get a just listing price for your home.

Are you working with an agent to list your property? Then you can expect them to give you a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that includes competing sales houses in your town. It's a customary starting point in deciding your home's listing price. For anyone looking to get most profit out of their house, which includes not having it for sale too long, this is a standard move.

Even if you are working with an expert real estate agent , it's definitely in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion before signing a Listing Agreement.

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

TRA-Times Realty Appraisals, Inc. can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will draw in potential buyers, and we can also:

Help provide expert advice when negotiating once you find a potential buyer
Provide written proof of your house's state inside and out to impress buyers
Eliminate repair hassles at the eleventh hour and make you aware of problems that might delay your closing
Cut down the chances of unknown difficulties that can cause sales to flop
Eliminate the wait for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Home improvements that add value

In addition to "how much?", there may be other important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your home. You should ask yourself questions like "Would it be better to paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Should I put in that third bathroom?", "Do I need to complete my kitchen remodel?" Many things which we do to our houses can have an effect on their value. But not everything will have an equal affect. A kitchen remodel might improve the appeal of a home, but it might not justify the costs you'd pay.

Need help making some of these important decisions? We're here for you. TRA-Times Realty Appraisals, Inc. appraisers have no vested interest in what amount the home sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our fees are based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of the sales price. An appraisal fee from TRA-Times Realty Appraisals, Inc. 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 the sales price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete the report. A professional appraisal from TRA-Times Realty Appraisals, Inc. will help homeowners make the sharpest decisions on investing in their houses and settling on a fair sales price.