Have confidence in your listing price with an appraisal from Northwoods Valuation LLC.

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 home is a lot more than they'd planned, 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. There are also plenty of home sellers who think their home is worth much more than it really is, and an appraisal helped them to realistically price their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house will not attract interested buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Every month your house sits on the market is another month you have to pay the mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home sits on the market.

Using a licensed appraiser is the top way to get a proper listing price for your home in today's evolving market.

Are you working with an agent to sell your property? Then you can expect them to provide you with a comparative market analysis (or CMA) that includes comparable sales in your local area. It's a good starting point in determining 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.

However, it's definitely in your best interest to have a third-party's objective opinion of value before signing a Listing Agreement, even if you're working with the most experienced agent.

And that's where Northwoods Valuation LLC can help you! We can do a pre-listing appraisal so you and your agent have a detailed analysis of the most recent and similar comparable sales and an accurate description of your house's features.

We're also experienced in helping you set a realistic price to sell so your house will intrigue potential buyers. A skillful appraisal from Northwoods Valuation LLC can:

Be a very valuable negotiating tool once you have found an interested buyer
Wow potential buyers with written proof of your home's state inside and out
Eliminate last-minute repair hassles
Decrease the chances of unknown disputes that cause negotiations to fizzle
Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Improvements that add value to your home

There are other important questions you should ask yourself, in addition to "how much?", prior to listing your property. Ask yourself "Should we paint the outside of the house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?", "Should I complete my kitchen remodel?" Everything 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 your home's appeal, but it might not justify the costs you'd pay.

Northwoods Valuation LLC will step in and help make these important decisions. An appraiser has no vested interest in what amount the house sells for, unlike a real estate agent. Our appraisal fees are based on efforts to complete the report, and not a percentage of your home's sale price. An appraisal fee from Northwoods Valuation LLC is based on our efforts to complete the report, and are not a percentage of your home's sale price. Our fees are not a percentage of your home's sale price — our appraisal fees are based on efforts to finalize the report. When it comes to investing in your home and settling on a fair sale price, a professional appraisal from Northwoods Valuation LLC helps you make the wisest decisions.