Consider the fact that the COST of a Pre-Listing Appraisal is WELL worth the potential LOSS to you without one!


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A lot of sellers are shocked when they find out that the market value of their house is more than they estimated, especially on Lake Lanier. Investing in an appraisal from Pendley & Pendley Appraisers actually allowed these people to get several thousand dollars over what they thought they'd get for their home. Conversely, others have an over-inflated opinion of their home's estimated value and an appraisal helped them to decide on a realistic price for their home in order for it to sell. An overpriced house won't attract buyers, which means no offers and no closing and that you have wasted valuable time, money, and efforts. Each month that your home is still on the market is another month you have to pay its mortgage. And all the while you're stuck paying the mortgage while your home sits on the market.

With today's evolving market conditions, you would be wise to hire a Certified Appraiser to obtain a precise listing price for your home.

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Are you working with a Real Estate Agent to list your home? More than likely, they'll provide you with a comparative market analysis (or a CMA) that displays selected homes for sale in your area. It's a good starting point in determining your home's listing price. This is a vital step if your goals are to maximize profit and minimize your time on the market.

Even if you're working with the most experienced Real Estate Agent, it's definitely in your best interest to also have a third-party's objective opinion of value prior to signing the Listing Agreement.

And that's where Pendley & Pendley Appraisers can help you! We'll 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".

An expert appraisal from Pendley & Pendley Appraisers can help you decide on a realistic selling price so your house will intrigue buyers, and we'll also:

  • Provide expert tips to help you negotiate once you have found a potential buyer
  • Provide written proof of your home's condition inside and out to impress potential buyers
  • Eliminate last-minute repair hassles and make you aware of problems that might delay your closing
  • Reduce chances of unknown problems that can cause your sale to crumble
  • Cut out waiting for the buyer's appraisal to have confidence the deal will close.

Home improvements that add value

Pendley & Pendley Appraisers can help you answer the many important questions to ask yourself prior to listing your property. Ask yourself "Should we paint the whole house before we sell it?", "Would it help to put in that third bathroom?" Many things that we do to our houses can have an effect on their value. Unfortunately, not all of them will return a dollar for dollar impact on value. While a kitchen remodel will improve your home's appeal, it might not add enough to the value to justify your expenses prior to sale.

We'll step in and help you make these important decisions. An Appraiser has no vested interest in what the house sells for, unlike a Real Estate Agent. Our fees are based on efforts to finalize the report, not a percentage of the sales price. When it comes to investing in your home and setting a fair sales price, a professional appraisal from Pendley & Pendley Appraisers will help you make the smartest decisions.

Avoid having your home on the market too long or selling yourself short by getting an appraisal to demonstrate the right listing price.